Methods of Administering Myosin Inhibitors

ABSTRACT

Methods of administering a myosin inhibitor to a patient and related methods of risk mitigation including controls on distribution are described herein. Methods disclosed herein provide for safe administration of mavacamten and other myosin inhibitors, and mitigate the risk of heart failure due to systolic dysfunction.

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

This application claims the benefit of and priority to United Statesprovisional application nos. 63/335,028, filed Apr. 26, 2022;63/335,209, filed Apr. 26, 2022; and 63/336,254, filed Apr. 28, 2022,the entire contents of each of which are incorporated herein byreference.

TECHNICAL FIELD

The present disclosure relates to methods of administering a myosininhibitor to a patient and related methods of risk mitigation includingcontrols on distribution.

BACKGROUND

Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) is a heart disease caused by an excessnumber of myosin-actin cross-bridges, which leads to hypercontractility,and impaired relaxation and compliance. Myosin inhibitors, such asmavacamten, are understood to reduce cardiac muscle contractility byinhibiting excessive myosin-actin cross bridge formation. Myosininhibitors have been investigated for the treatment of cardiacconditions, including obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (oHCM),non-obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (nHCM) and heart failurewith preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF). Recently, the myosin inhibitormavacamten has been shown to provide a clinical benefit in phase 3clinical trials. Specifically, in the phase 3 EXPLORER-HCM clinicaltrial, mavacamten treatment was effective in reducing LVOT gradients andimproving symptoms, exercise performance and health status in arepresentative oHCM patient population. (Olivotto et al., 2020, TheLancet, 396(10253), 759-769.) If approved, mavacamten will be the firstFDA-approved myosin inhibitor. However, due to the mechanism of actionof myosin inhibitors, these drugs must be administered in a manner thatmitigates the risk of excess reduction in contractility, which canresult in systolic dysfunction and heart failure. Thus, there is a needfor methods of administration of myosin inhibitors that maximize theclinical benefits while minimizing risk of adverse events, patientburden, cost, and complexity of administration.

SUMMARY

The present disclosure relates to methods of safely administering amyosin inhibitor to a patient. Various aspects and embodiments of suchmethods are described herein. In some embodiments, the methods include aplurality of treatment periods during which the myosin inhibitor isadministered to the patient, or optionally during which administrationis temporarily discontinued. In some cases, administration may bepermanently discontinued. An assessment may be performed at or near theconclusion of a treatment period, and the outcome of the assessment maybe used to determine whether the dose administered during the treatmentperiod should be increased, maintained, decreased, or discontinuedduring the subsequent treatment period. The assessments andcorresponding dose adjustments provide for safe and effectiveadministration of the myosin inhibitor. Other aspects of the presentdisclosure include methods of concomitant administration of other drugswith a myosin inhibitor, and methods for administering myosin inhibitorsto avoid drug-drug interactions. Further aspects of the disclosureinclude methods of controlling the distribution of a myosin inhibitor tomitigate risk.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

FIG. 1 is a schematic for an initiation phase of a dosing scheme foradministering a myosin inhibitor.

FIG. 2 is a schematic for a maintenance phase of a dosing scheme foradministering a myosin inhibitor.

FIG. 3 is a schematic for treatment interruption (temporarydiscontinuation) as part of a dosing scheme for administering a myosininhibitor

FIG. 4 is a schematic for an initiation phase of an exemplary dosingscheme for administering mavacamten.

FIG. 5 is a schematic for a maintenance phase of an exemplary dosingscheme for administering mavacamten.

FIG. 6 is a schematic for treatment interruption (temporarydiscontinuation) as part of an exemplary dosing scheme for administeringmavacamten.

FIG. 7 is a chart of KCCQ-23 Clinical Summary Score: Mean Change fromBaseline Over Time.

FIG. 8 is a chart of KCCQ-23 Clinical Summary Score: CumulativeDistribution of Change from Baseline to Week 30.

FIG. 9 is a chart of HCMSQ Shortness of Breath Domain: Mean Change fromBaseline Over Time.

FIG. 10 is a chart of HMCSQ Shortness of Breath Domain: CumulativeDistribution of Change from Baseline to Week 30.

FIG. 11 is an exemplary schedule for echocardiogram assessments, PSFsubmissions, and dispensing during the first 14 weeks followinginitiation of myosin inhibitor treatment.

FIG. 12 is an exemplary schedule for echocardiogram assessments anddispensing during the first year following initiation of myosininhibitor treatment.

FIGS. 13A-D are charts of the time-course of percent of patientssimulated under regimen #1 according to Example 2 with (A) LVEF≤50%, (B)VLVOT≤30 mmHg, (C) Mavacamten Plasma Concentration >700 ng/mL, and (D)Mavacamten Plasma Concentration >1000 ng/mL, separated by patientphenotype.

FIGS. 14A-D are charts of the time-course of percent of patientssimulated under regimen #2 according to Example 2 with (A) LVEF≤50%, (B)VLVOT≤30 mmHg, (C) Mavacamten Plasma Concentration >700 ng/mL, and (D)Mavacamten Plasma Concentration >1000 ng/mL, separated by patientphenotype.

FIGS. 15A-D are charts of the time-course of percent of patientssimulated under regimen #3 according to Example 2 with (A) LVEF≤50%, (B)VLVOT≤30 mmHg, (C) Mavacamten Plasma Concentration >700 ng/mL, and (D)Mavacamten Plasma Concentration >1000 ng/mL, separated by patientphenotype.

FIGS. 16A and 16B are charts of the time-course of percent of patientswith LVEF<50% simulated under (A) regimen #1 and (B) regimen #2,according to Example 2, separated by PM and non-PM phenotype.

FIG. 17 shows a Subgroup Analysis of the Primary Composite FunctionalEndpoint of the clinical study described in Example 1.

FIG. 18 shows the Cumulative Distribution of Change from Baseline toWeek 30 in LVOT Peak Gradient of the clinical study described in Example1.

FIG. 19 shows the Cumulative Distribution of Change from Baseline toWeek 30 in pVO2 of the clinical study described in Example 1.

FIGS. 20A and 20B are a steady state mavacamten summary of (A) AUC and(B) Cmax geometric mean ratios from simulations of strong, moderate, andweak CYP2C19 and CYP3A4 inhibition.

FIG. 21 is a schematic view of an example system for authorizingdispensation of medication prescriptions.

FIG. 22 a flowchart of an example arrangement of operations for a methodof authorizing dispensation of medication prescriptions.

FIG. 23 is a schematic view of an example computing device that may beused to implement the systems and methods described herein.

FIG. 24 is a flowchart of another example arrangement of operations fora method of authorizing dispensation of medication prescriptions.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION Definitions

While various embodiments and aspects of the present invention are shownand described herein, it will be apparent to those skilled in the artthat such embodiments and aspects are provided by way of example only.Numerous variations, changes, and substitutions will now occur to thoseskilled in the art without departing from the invention. It should beunderstood that various alternatives to the embodiments of the inventiondescribed herein may be employed in practicing the invention.

The section headings used herein are for organizational purposes onlyand are not to be construed as limiting the subject matter described.All documents, or portions of documents, cited in the applicationincluding, without limitation, patents, patent applications, articles,books, manuals, and treatises are hereby expressly incorporated byreference in their entirety for any purpose.

The following documents are incorporated by reference in their entirety:

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Unless defined otherwise, technical and scientific terms used hereinhave the same meaning as commonly understood by a person of ordinaryskill in the art. Any methods, devices and materials similar orequivalent to those described herein can be used in the practice of thisinvention. The following definitions are provided to facilitateunderstanding of certain terms used frequently herein and are not meantto limit the scope of the present disclosure.

The terms “a” or “an,” as used in herein means one or more.

The terms “comprise,” “include,” and “have,” and the derivativesthereof, are used herein interchangeably as comprehensive, open-endedterms. For example, use of “comprising,” “including,” or “having” meansthat whatever element is comprised, had, or included, is not the onlyelement encompassed by the subject of the clause that contains the verb.

As used herein, the term “about” means a range of values including thespecified value, which a person of ordinary skill in the art wouldconsider reasonably similar to the specified value. In some embodiments,the term “about” means within a standard deviation using measurementsgenerally acceptable in the art. In some embodiments, “about” means arange extending to +/−10% of the specified value. In some embodiments,“about” means the specified value.

As used herein, “treatment” or “treating,” or “ameliorating” are usedinterchangeably herein. These terms refer to an approach for obtainingbeneficial or desired results including but not limited to a therapeuticbenefit. Therapeutic benefit means eradication or amelioration of theunderlying disorder being treated and/or eradication or amelioration ofone or more of the physiological symptoms associated with the underlyingdisorder such that an improvement is observed in the subject,notwithstanding that the subject may still be afflicted with theunderlying disorder. Treatment includes causing the clinical symptoms ofthe disease to slow in development by administration of a composition;suppressing the disease, that is, causing a reduction in the clinicalsymptoms of the disease; inhibiting the disease, that is, arresting thedevelopment of clinical symptoms by administration of a compositionafter the initial appearance of symptoms; and/or relieving the disease,that is, causing the regression of clinical symptoms by administrationof a composition after their initial appearance. For example, certainmethods described herein treat hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) bydecreasing or reducing the occurrence or progression of HCM; or treatHCM by decreasing a symptom of HCM. Symptoms of, or test resultsindicating HCM would be known or may be determined by a person ofordinary skill in the art and may include, but are not limited to,shortness of breath (especially during exercise), chest pain (especiallyduring exercise), fainting (especially during or just after exercise),sensation of rapid, fluttering or pounding heartbeats, atrial andventricular arrhythmias, heart murmur, hypertrophied and non-dilatedleft ventricle, thickened heart muscle, thickened left ventricular wall,elevated pressure gradient across left ventricular outflow tract (LVOT),and elevated post-exercise or Valsalva LVOT gradient.

“Patient” or “subject” refers to a living organism suffering from orprone to a disease or condition that can be treated by using the methodsprovided herein. The term does not necessarily indicate that the subjecthas been diagnosed with a particular disease, but typically refers to anindividual under medical supervision. Non-limiting examples includehumans, other mammals, bovines, rats, mice, dogs, cats, monkeys, goat,sheep, cows, deer, and other non-mammalian animals. In some embodiments,a patient or subject is a human. In some embodiments, the patient issuffering from obstructive HCM.

As used herein, “administration” of a disclosed compound encompasses thedelivery to a subject of a compound as described herein, or a prodrug orother pharmaceutically acceptable derivative thereof, using any suitableformulation or route of administration, e.g., as described herein. Insome embodiments, administration is oral administration.

As used herein, “near the conclusion of” with respect to a treatmentperiod, refers to a portion of a treatment period that is more thanhalf-way through the treatment period and within about two weeks of theend of the treatment period. In some embodiments, near the conclusion ofthe treatment period is more than half-way through the treatment periodand within about 1 week (e.g., within about 3 days, within about 1 day)of the end of the treatment period. In some embodiments, near theconclusion of the treatment period is within +/−about two weeks of theend of the treatment period. In some embodiments, near the conclusion ofthe treatment period is within +/−about one week of the end of thetreatment period. In some embodiments, near the conclusion of thetreatment period is more than half-way through the treatment period andwithin the last two weeks of the treatment period. In some embodiments,near the conclusion of a treatment period is the final week of thetreatment period, e.g., week 4 of a 4-week treatment period.

The phrase “pharmaceutically acceptable” is employed herein to refer tothose compounds, materials, compositions, and/or dosage forms that are,within the scope of sound medical judgment, suitable for use in contactwith the tissues of human beings and animals without excessive toxicity,irritation, allergic response, and/or other problem or complication,commensurate with a reasonable benefit/risk ratio.

As used herein, “pharmaceutically acceptable salts” refer to derivativesof the disclosed compounds wherein the parent compound is modified bymaking acid or base salts thereof. Examples of pharmaceuticallyacceptable salts include, but are not limited to, mineral or organicacid salts of basic groups such as amines; and alkali or organic saltsof acidic groups such as carboxylic acids. The pharmaceuticallyacceptable salts include the conventional non-toxic salts or thequaternary ammonium salts of the parent compound formed, for example,from non-toxic inorganic or organic acids. For example, suchconventional non-toxic salts include those derived from inorganic acidssuch as hydrochloric, hydrobromic, sulfuric, sulfamic, phosphoric, andnitric; and the salts prepared from organic acids such as acetic,propionic, succinic, glycolic, stearic, lactic, malic, tartaric, citric,ascorbic, pamoic, maleic, hydroxymaleic, phenylacetic, glutamic,benzoic, salicylic, sulfanilic, 2-acetoxybenzoic, fumaric,toluenesulfonic, methanesulfonic, ethane disulfonic, oxalic, andisethionic.

Myosin inhibitors are being investigated for the treatment of cardiacconditions, including obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (oHCM),non-obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (nHCM) and heart failurewith preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF). While myosin inhibitors havebeen shown to provide a clinical benefit, for example by reducing leftventricular outflow tract obstruction, they also present a risk ofexcessive reduction in left ventricular (LV) contractility due to theirmechanism of action. Excessive reduction in LV contractility generallyresults in systolic dysfunction, e.g., a left ventricular ejectionfraction (LVEF) below 50%, which can result in heart failure and death.Reduced LVEF can be caused by a myosin inhibitor when the plasmaconcentration of the myosin inhibitor exceeds the therapeutic range.Many pharmacokinetic factors contribute to the plasma concentration of adrug, including the dose administered and the rate of metabolism. As anexample, mavacamten is primarily metabolized by the CYP2C19 enzyme. Someindividuals have mutations in their CYP2C19 enzymes, which cause them tometabolize mavacamten at different rates, thereby affecting plasmaconcentration. Individuals can be grouped as poor metabolizers,intermediate metabolizers, normal metabolizers, rapid metabolizer, andultra-rapid metabolizers based on mutations in CYP2C19. As an example, aCYP2C19 poor metabolizer receiving a daily dose of 5 mg of mavacamtenfor a period of weeks, due to a slower rate of metabolism of mavacamten,may achieve a high blood plasma concentration of mavacamten that isabove the therapeutic range and which presents a high risk of adverseevents. As another example, a CYP2C19 ultra-rapid metabolizer receivinga daily dose of 5 mg of mavacamten for a period of weeks, due to afaster rate of metabolism of mavacamten, may have a low blood plasmaconcentration of mavacamten that is below the therapeutic range andpresents a reduced likelihood of therapeutic benefit (e.g., reduction inLVOT gradient). The metabolism of mavacamten and other myosin inhibitorscan therefore vary across an intended patient population. There is aneed for methods of administration of myosin inhibitors that maximizethe clinical benefits while minimizing risk of adverse events, patientburden, cost and complexity of administration.

Disclosed herein are methods of treating cardiac conditions. Certainmethods disclosed herein mitigate the risk of heart failure and systolicdysfunction during such treatment. In some embodiments, the risk isreduced, e.g., by at least about 10%, 20%, 30%, 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 80%,90%, or more compared to other methods of administration. The methodsmay include particular methods of administration of the myosininhibitor, including dose adjustments (decreases and/or increases), andparticular methods of assessment, such as echocardiography, assessmentof left ventricular outflow tract obstruction, and assessment of LVEF,which may be used to guide the administration of the myosin inhibitor.In some embodiments, the methods of the present disclosure mitigate,manage, reduce, or lower the risk of such adverse events.

In some embodiments, an aspect of the present methods comprisesdetermining LVOT gradient, or another measure of left ventricularoutflow tract obstruction, at one or more assessments after beginningtreatment with a myosin inhibitor, and adjusting the dose as neededbased on such assessments. LVOT gradient is used as a measure oftherapeutic benefit for treatment of oHCM and related cardiac conditionscharacterized by left ventricular outflow tract obstruction. When LVOTgradient decreases quickly upon initiation of myosin inhibitor therapy,it can be inferred that the patient's exposure to the myosin inhibitoris high. High levels of exposure to a myosin inhibitor present a risk ofsystolic dysfunction and heart failure. According to aspects of thepresent disclosure, by assessing LVOT gradient (or another measure ofleft ventricular outflow tract obstruction) at or near the conclusion oftwo or more separate treatment periods during an initiation phase, andreducing the dose of the myosin inhibitor administered based on a lowLVOT gradient at those assessments, the risk of systolic dysfunction andheart failure is mitigated. As a particular example, the risk ofsystolic dysfunction and heart failure can be mitigated by assessingValsalva LVOT gradient at Weeks 4 and 8 following initial administrationof a myosin inhibitor (e.g, mavacamten), and reducing the dose of myosininhibitor (e.g., mavacamten) administered following Weeks 4 and 8 whenthe Valsalva LVOT gradient is below a threshold (e.g., 20 mmHg). Thiscriteria uses exaggerated pharmacological effect during the early stagesof treatment to prospectively reduce dose in patients who have anincreased likelihood of subsequent reduction in LVEF, prior toexperiencing an episode of LVEF reduction.

The dose adjustments based on two or more LVOT assessments can furtherbe combined with methods involving determining LVEF at one or moreassessments after (and optionally before) beginning treatment with amyosin inhibitor, and modifying treatment (e.g., by temporarydiscontinuation) based on LVEF. Including LVEF assessments may providefurther risk mitigation for the myosin inhibitor treatment. LVEF is adirect measure of systolic dysfunction, which can lead to heart failure.Using both LVEF and LVOT gradient provides two measurements duringinitiation of myosin inhibitor therapy to mitigate risk of systolicdysfunction and heart failure. Both LVOT gradient and LVEF can bedetermined using a non-invasive technique, such as a non-invasiveimaging technique (e.g, echocardiography, cardiac magnetic resonanceimaging). Where a non-invasive technique (e.g., imaging technique,echocardiography) is used for determining LVOT gradient and LVEF, theneed for other procedures, including invasive procedures, may beeliminated. For example, the need for determining blood plasmaconcentration (e.g., a “trough” measurement) may be eliminated.

The use of the one or more assessments also allows for administration toa broad patient population, for example by allowing for use of a“unified posology” regardless of patient genotype. Different patientswill have different responses to a myosin inhibitor and as a result,some will be at greater risk of adverse event. For example, differentexposure levels in different patients may put some patients at greaterrisk of an adverse event. In particular, patients who are poormetabolizers of a myosin inhibitor (e.g., due to a CYP2C19 (formavacamten) or a CYP2D6 (for aficamten) poor metabolizer phenotype) willexperience higher, and potentially dangerous exposure levels at a givendose, where that given dose may be the ideal starting dose for a largepatient population, such as intermediate metabolizers, normalmetabolizers, rapid metabolizers, and/or ultra-rapid metabolizers. Byproviding the potential for dose reduction and temporarydiscontinuation, based on relevant assessment outcomes, particularlyduring initial treatment (“initiation phase”), all patients can begintreatment at the same starting dose, and without the need for costly ortime-consuming genotyping assays. Patients who will mitigate risk bydecreasing the dose administered or temporarily discontinuingadministration can be identified in a timely manner by the assessments(e.g., LVOT and/or LVEF) during an initiation phase, and are given adose reduction or temporary discontinuation before exposure is too high.Patients who are at low risk of adverse event are able to maintain ahigher dose during the initiation phase under the same dosing scheme,rather than receiving a lower, potentially less effective dose.

In some embodiments, the present methods comprise a method ofmitigating, managing, reducing, or lowering the risk of an adverse eventto myosin inhibitor therapy.

In some embodiments, the present methods comprise a method ofmitigating, managing, reducing, or lowering the risk of an adverse eventdue to myosin inhibitor therapy.

In some embodiments, the present methods comprise a method ofmitigating, managing, reducing, or lowering the risk of heart failureduring myosin inhibitor therapy.

In some embodiments, the present methods relate to a method ofmitigating, managing, reducing, or lowering the risk of systolicdysfunction during myosin inhibitor therapy.

In some embodiments, the present methods relate to a method ofmitigating, managing, reducing, or lowering the risk of heart failuredue to systolic dysfunction during myosin inhibitor therapy.

In some embodiments, the risk is mitigated, managed, reduced or loweredduring an initiation phase by providing for dose reduction and/ortreatment interruption (temporary discontinuation) during the initiationphase. The terms temporary discontinuation and treatment interruptionare used interchangeably herein.

In some embodiments, the risk is mitigated, managed, reduced or loweredduring a maintenance phase by providing for dose adjustment and/ortreatment interruption (temporary discontinuation) during themaintenance phase.

In some embodiments, an initiation phase is from about 2 weeks to about36 weeks. In some embodiments, an initiation phase is from about 4 weeksto about 24 weeks. In some embodiments, an initiation phase is fromabout 4 weeks to about 16 weeks (e.g, 12 week). In some embodiments, aninitiation phase is from about 8 weeks to about 24 weeks. In someembodiments, an initiation phase is from about 8 weeks to about 16weeks. In some embodiments, an initiation phase is from about 4 weeks toabout 12 weeks. In some embodiments, an initiation phase is about 12weeks. In some embodiments, an initiation phase is about 8 weeks. Insome embodiments, an initiation phase is about 6 weeks. In someembodiments, an initiation phase is about 4 weeks. In some embodiments,an initiation phase is about 16 weeks.

In some embodiments, the present methods comprise a method of treating adisease, or a method of administering a myosin inhibitor whilemitigating, managing, reducing, or lowering the risk of an adverse eventto myosin inhibitor therapy (e.g., heart failure, systolic dysfunction,or heart failure due to systolic dysfunction).

The present methods are useful for treating a patient with a cardiaccondition, heart disease, cardiovascular disease, or symptom(s) thereof,using a myosin inhibitor. The methods are useful across a diversepopulation of patients with different cardiac conditions and differentcharacteristics, genotypes, and phenotypes.

In some embodiments, the patient is a poor metabolizer of a myosininhibitor (e.g., mavacamten). In some embodiments, the patient is anormal metabolizer of a myosin inhibitor (e.g., mavacamten). In otherembodiments, the patient is an intermediate, rapid, or ultra-rapidmetabolizer of a myosin inhibitor (e.g., mavacamten). Methods of thepresent disclosure may provide for administration of a myosin inhibitorto a patient regardless of the patient's relative ability to metabolizea myosin inhibitor, such as mavacamten. The dosing methodology andassessments provide for safe administration of myosin inhibitors (e.g.,mavacamten) across a diverse patient population, including poormetabolizers, intermediate metabolizers, normal metabolizers, rapidmetabolizers, and ultra-rapid metabolizers. The dosing methodology alsoprovides for initiation of administration without the need forconducting a genotyping assay to determine the metabolizer genotype of apatient, which may be costly and time-consuming. This unified posologyallows for timely assessment of patient response in the clinic, reducedcost and reduced complexity of administration. For example, doctors,pharmacists, and other involved parties, do not need to be trained andcertified regarding genotyping protocols since genotyping is notrequired nor regarding multiple genotype-specific dosing methologies,which can add further complexity and risk for medication errors. Methodsof the present disclosure may also provide for administration of amyosin inhibitor to a patient regardless of the patient's body weight.

Poor metabolizers of a myosin inhibitor (e.g., mavacamten) can includeindividuals with CYP2C19 polymorphisms. In some embodiments, the poormetabolizers of the myosin inhibitor (e.g., mavacamten) are of Asiandescent. In some such cases, the poor metabolizers are of south Asiandescent. In some embodiments, Asian descent includes, but not limitedto, Japanese population, Chinese population, Thai population, Koreanpopulation, Filipino population, Indonesian population, and Vietnamesepopulation. In some embodiments, the poor metabolizers of the myosininhibitor (e.g., mavacamten) are not of Asian descent.

In some embodiments, the poor metabolizer of the myosin inhibitor (e.g.,mavacamten) has a CYP2C19 poor metabolizer genotype. In someembodiments, the poor metabolizer of the myosin inhibitor (e.g.,mavacamten) has a CYP2C19 *2/*2, *2/*3, or *3/*3 genotype.

In some embodiments, the poor metabolizer of the myosin inhibitor (e.g.,mavacamten) is an Asian descendant. In some embodiments, the poormetabolizer of the myosin inhibitor (e.g., mavacamten) is a Japanesedescendant.

Poor metabolizers of a myosin inhibitor (e.g., aficamten) can includeindividuals with CYP2D6 polymorphisms. In some embodiments, the poormetabolizer of the myosin inhibitor (e.g., aficamten) has a CYP2D6 poormetabolizer genotype.

In some embodiments, the patient, treated by a method described herein,is diagnosed with and/or suffering from a cardiac condition selectedfrom the group consisting of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM),diastolic dysfunction, left ventricular hypertrophy, malignant leftventricular hypertrophy, angina, ischemia, restrictive cardiomyopathy(RCM), heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF), andcombinations thereof. In some instances, the patient, treated by amethod described herein, is diagnosed with and/or suffering from HCMand/or HFpEF.

In some embodiments, the patient, treated by a method described herein,is diagnosed with and/or suffering from obstructive HCM (oHCM). In somesuch cases, the patient is diagnosed with and/or suffering fromsymptomatic NYHA class II-III obstructive HCM. In some such cases, thepatient is an adult. In other cases, the patient is a pediatric patient.

The NYHA functional classification grades the severity of heart failuresymptoms as one of four functional classes. The NYHA functionalclassification is widely used in clinical practice and in researchbecause it provides a standard description of severity that can be usedto assess response to treatment and to guide management. The NYHAfunctional classification based on severity of symptoms and physicalactivity are:

-   -   Class I: No limitation of physical activity. Ordinary physical        activity does not cause undue breathlessness, fatigue, or        palpitations    -   Class II: Slight limitation of physical activity. Comfortable at        rest, but ordinary physical activity results in undue        breathlessness, fatigue, or palpitations.    -   Class III: Marked limitation of physical activity. Comfortable        at rest, but less than ordinary physical activity results in        undue breathlessness, fatigue, or palpitations.    -   Class IV: Unable to carry on any physical activity without        discomfort. Symptoms at rest can be present. If any physical        activity is undertaken, discomfort is increased.

In some embodiments, the patient is diagnosed with and/or suffering fromHFpEF.

In some embodiments, the patient is suffering from a symptom of acardiovascular disease, e.g., shortness of breath, dizziness, chestpain, syncope, or a limit on an activity of daily living (e.g., limit onpersonal care, mobility, or eating).

In some embodiments, the patient is diagnosed with and/or suffering froma condition (e.g., a cardiac condition) selected from valvular aorticstenosis, mixed LV systolic and diastolic dysfunction, idiopathic RVhypertrophy, chronic kidney disease, aortic insufficiency, tetralogy ofFallot, mitral stenosis, Noonan Syndrome, or acute coronary syndrome.

In some embodiments, the patient has normal systolic contractility orsystolic hypercontractility, wherein the left ventricular ejectionfraction of the patient is >50%.

In some embodiments, the patient has any one or combination ofmyocardial diastolic dysfunction, an elevated left ventricular fillingpressure, left ventricular hypertrophy and left atrium enlargement(LAE).

Diastolic dysfunction is present or an important feature of a series ofdiseases including, but not limited to, hypertrophic cardiomyopathy(HCM), heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF), leftventricular hypertrophy (LVH)—including both disorders of activerelaxation and disorders of chamber stiffness (diabetic HFpEF).Diastolic dysfunction may be diagnosed using one or more techniques andmeasurements, including: catheter procedures, E/e′, left atrial size,and BNP or NT-proBNP.

Individuals with HCM can be subdivided based on the presence or absenceof left ventricular outflow tract obstruction (LVOT). The presence ofLVOT obstruction, i.e. obstructive HCM (oHCM) is associated with moresevere symptoms and greater risk of heart failure and cardiovasculardeath. Limited data support medical treatments (beta blockers, calciumchannel blockers, disopyramide) in this patient subset, and persistentlysymptomatic patients may be referred for invasive septal reductiontherapy.

Ejection fraction is an indicator of normal or hypercontractile systolicfunction, i.e., ejection fraction is greater than about 52% or 50% inpatients with normal or hypercontractile systolic function.

LVH, which is characterized by wall thickness, may be diagnosed usingone or more techniques and measurements, including: echocardiogram,cardiac MRI, noninvasive imaging techniques (e.g., tissue Dopplerimaging) and E/e′.

Patients in need of treatment for diastolic dysfunction include patientsfrom a patient population characterized by oHCM, nHCM, LVH, or HFpEF.Patients in need of treatment for diastolic dysfunction include patientswho exhibit left ventricle stiffness as measured by echocardiography orleft ventricle stiffness as measured by cardiac magnetic resonance.

In some embodiments, the patient in need thereof exhibits left ventriclestiffness as measured by echocardiography.

Further determining factors for diagnosing diastolic dysfunction usingechocardiography are described in J. Am Soc Echocardiogr. 29(4):277-314(2016), the entire contents of which are incorporated herein byreference for all purposes.

In some embodiments, the patient in need thereof exhibits left ventriclestiffness as measured by cardiac magnetic resonance. Cardiac magneticresonance is used to determine peak filling rate, time to peak filling,and peak diastolic strain rate. Accordingly, in some embodiments, apatient has left ventricle stiffness as measured by cardiac magneticresonance when at least one of the following characteristics are met:abnormal peak filing rate, time to peak filling, or peak diastolicstrain rate.

In some embodiments, the patient in need thereof is suffering fromdiastolic dysfunction, left ventricular hypertrophy, left ventricularoutflow tract obstruction, increased left ventricular wall thickness (ormass index), increased interventricular septal (IVS) wall thickness,poor or reduced cardiac elasticity, poor or reduced diastolic leftventricular relaxation, abnormal high left atrial pressure, reduced E/e′ratio, diminished exercise capacity or tolerance, diminished peak oxygenconsumption (VO₂), increased left ventricular diastolic pressure, or anycombination thereof.

In some embodiments, the patient in need thereof is suffering fromhypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) characterized by at least onebiomarker selected from elevated level of NT-proB-Type NatriureticPeptide (NT-proBNP), elevated level of cardiac troponin I. In anotherembodiment, the HCM patient in need thereof has a predisposition todeveloping HCM.

In some embodiments, the patient in need thereof are suffering fromchest pain, dyspnea, angina, syncope or dizziness.

In some cases, patients may be at risk of high exposure levels of amyosin inhibitor when the myosin inhibitor is concomitantly administeredwith a compound that alters the activity of one or more cytochrome P450(CYP) enzymes (e.g., CYP inducer, CYP inhibitor). For example, a patientreceiving a myosin inhibitor that is predominantly metabolized byCYP2C19 may experience levels of exposure to the myosin inhibitor thatare too high and unsafe when concomitantly administered a strong CYP2C19inhibitor. In some instances, patients may be at risk of belowefficacious exposure levels of a myosin inhibitor when the myosininhibitor is concomitantly administered with a compound that alters theactivity of one or more CYP enzymes (e.g., CYP inducer, CYP inhibitor).For example, a patient receiving a myosin inhibitor that ispredominantly metabolized by CYP2D6 may experience a below efficaciousexposure of the myosin inhibitor when concomitantly administered astrong CYP2D6 inducer. In some instances, the risk of exposures of themyosin inhibitor that are too high or too low may occur when a patientwho is receiving concomitant administration of the myosin inhibitor anda compound that alters the activity of one or CYP enzymes, changes thedose of the compound (e.g., discontinues administration of thecompound). The present disclosure includes methods of concomitantadministration of other drugs with a myosin inhibitor that mitigate,manage, reduce, and/or lower the aforementioned risks.

In some embodiments, the patient is concomitantly administered a weakCYP2C19 inhibitor or a moderate CYP3A4 inhibitor during myosin inhibitortherapy (e.g., with mavacamten). For example, in some embodiments, thepatient is not receiving a weak CYP2C19 inhibitor or a moderate CYP3A4inhibitor, but subsequently initiates administration of a weak CYP2C19inhibitor or a moderate CYP3A4 inhibitor during myosin inhibitortherapy. In some embodiments, the weak CYP2C19 inhibitor or moderateCYP3A4 inhibitor is selected from the group consisting of cimetidine,ciprofloxacin, diltiazem, felbamate, omeprazole at a dose of 20 mg oncedaily, isoniazid, fluconazole, and verapamil.

In some embodiments, the patient is concomitantly administered a weakCYP2D6 inhibitor or inducer during myosin inhibitor therapy (e.g., withaficamten).

Mavacamten is metabolized primarily by the CYP2C19 enzyme andsecondarily by the CYP3A4 enzyme. Concomitant administration of drugsinhibiting CYP2C19 and/or CYP3A4 may therefore affect the metabolism ofmavacamten and the resulting exposure of a patient to mavacamten. Thepresent inventors have determined that concomitant administration ofmavacamten with a weak CYP2C19 inhibitor or a moderate CYP3A4 inhibitorcan be safely achieved under certain conditions. Example 5 and FIG. 17demonstrate the extent of exposure changes expected with concomitantadministration of a weak CYP2C19 inhibitor or a moderate CYP3A4inhibitor under the conditions described herein. Methods of concomitantadministration are described herein below.

Methods described herein comprise administration of a myosin inhibitor.In some embodiments, the myosin inhibitor is mavacamten or apharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. In some embodiments, themyosin inhibitor is mavacamten. Mavacamten has the following structure:

Mavacamten is also known as MYK-461. Its chemical name is(S)-3-Isopropyl-6-((1-phenylethyl)amino)pyrimidine-2,4(1H,3H)-dione or3-(1-methylethyl)-6-[[(1S)-1-phenylethyl]amino]-2,4(1H,3H)-pyrimidinedione.

Mavacamten can be obtained according to the production methods describedin U.S. Pat. No. 9,181,200, which is incorporated herein by reference inits entirety and for all purposes.

In some embodiments, a myosin inhibitor is a compound of formula (I):

or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein

-   -   R¹ is C₁₋₈ alkyl, C₃₋₈ cycloalkyl, or a phenyl, wherein R¹ is        optionally substituted with one or two halo;    -   R² is phenyl optionally substituted with one or two halo;    -   R³ is C₁₋₈ alkyl or C₃₋₈ cycloalkyl, wherein each R³ is        optionally substituted with halo, hydroxyl or C₁₋₂ alkoxy;    -   R⁴ is H; and    -   X is H.

In some embodiments, a myosin inhibitor of formula (I) or apharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof is selected from group (I)consisting of:

In some embodiments, a myosin inhibitor of formula (I) is MYK-581 or apharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof having the following structure:

MYK-581's chemical name is(S)-6-((1-(3-fluorophenyl)ethyl)amino)-3-isopropylpyrimidine-2,4(1H,3H)-dione.

Myosin inhibitors of formula (I), including the compounds of group (I),mavacamten, or MYK-581, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof,can be obtained according to the production methods described in U.S.Pat. No. 9,181,200, which is incorporated herein by reference in itsentirety and for all purposes.

In some embodiments, a myosin inhibitor is a compound of formula (II):

or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein

-   -   R¹ is fluoro, chloro, C₁₋₄ alkyl, C₁₋₄ haloalkyl, C₁₋₄ alkoxy,        C₁₋₄ haloalkoxy, or C₂₋₄ alkynyl, wherein at least one R¹ is        fluoro; and one of R^(2a) and R^(2b) is fluoro and the other of        R^(2a) and R^(2b) is H, and n is 1 or 2.

In some embodiments, a myosin inhibitor of formula (II) or apharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof is selected from group (II)consisting of:

Myosin inhibitors of formula (II), including the compounds of group(II), or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, can be obtainedaccording to the production methods described in InternationalApplication Number PCT/US2019/058297, filed on Oct. 29, 2019, which isincorporated herein by reference in its entirety and for all purposes.

In some embodiments, a myosin inhibitor is a compound of formula (III):

or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein

-   -   G₁ is —CR₄R₅— or —O—;    -   G₂ is a bond or —CR⁶R⁷—;    -   G₃ is —CR⁸— or —N—;    -   R¹, R³, R⁴, R⁵, R⁶, R⁷, and R⁸ are each independently H, C₁-C₆        alkyl, halo, or hydroxyl;    -   R² is H, C₂-C₆ alkyl, halo, or hydroxyl;    -   Z is a bond, C₁-C₆ alkyl, —O—, —N(R⁹)—, —R^(X)O—, —OR^(Y), or        —R^(Z)S—;    -   R⁹ is H, C₁-C₆ alkyl, or cycloalkyl;    -   A is selected from the group consisting of substituted C₂        alkynyl, unsubstituted C₂ alkynyl, substituted phenyl,        unsubstituted phenyl, and 5- or 6-membered heteroaryl comprising        at least one annular N atom, wherein the 5- or 6-membered        heteroaryl is unsubstituted or substituted with one or more R¹⁰        substituents:    -   each R¹⁰ is independently substituted or unsubstituted C₁-C₆        alkyl, substituted or unsubstituted C₂-C₆ alkenyl, substituted        or unsubstituted C₂-C₆ alkynyl, substituted or unsubstituted        cycloalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted heterocycloalkyl, or        —C(O)OR^(a);    -   B is selected from the group consisting of H, C₁-C₆ alkyl,        cycloalkyl, aryl, heterocycloalkyl, and heteroaryl, wherein the        C₁-C₆ alkyl, cycloalkyl, aryl, heterocycloalkyl, or heteroaryl        of B is unsubstituted or substituted with one or more R¹¹        substituents;    -   each R¹¹ is independently selected from the group consisting of        substituted or unsubstituted heterocycloalkyl, substituted or        unsubstituted heteroaryl, substituted or unsubstituted        cycloalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted aryl, unsubstituted        C₁-C₆ alkyl, C₁-C₆ alkyl substituted with one or more R′2        substituents, substituted or unsubstituted C₂-C₆ alkenyl,        substituted or unsubstituted C₂-C₆ alkynyl, halo, —OR^(b),        —C(O)R^(c), — C(O)OR^(d), oxo, and —NR^(e)R^(f);    -   each R¹² is independently selected from the group consisting of        halo, —OR^(b), —C(O)R^(g), —C(O)OR^(h), and —C(O)NR^(i)R^(j);    -   each R^(a), R^(b), R^(c), R^(d), R^(e), R^(f), R^(g), R^(h),        R^(i), and R^(j) is independently H or C₁-C₆ alkyl; and    -   R^(X), R^(Y), and R^(Z) are each C₁-C₆ alkyl.

In some embodiments, a myosin inhibitor of formula (III) or apharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof is selected from group (III)consisting of:

Myosin inhibitors of formula (III), including the compounds of group(III), or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, can be obtainedaccording to the production methods described in InternationalPublication Number WO 2019/144041, published on Jul. 25, 2019, which isincorporated herein by reference in its entirety and for all purposes.

In some embodiments, the myosin inhibitor is aficamten or apharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. Aficamten has the followingstructure:

In some embodiments, myosin inhibitors include the compounds disclosedin PCT patent applications, published as WO2020/005887, WO2020/005888,WO2020/047447, which are incorporated herein by reference in itsentirety and for all purposes.

The myosin inhibitors of the present invention are generallyadministered in a pharmaceutical composition. The pharmaceuticalcompositions for the administration of a compound of formulas (I), (II),(III), and/or a compound of groups (I), (II), (III), and/or mavacamten,and/or MYK-581 or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof mayconveniently be presented in unit dosage form and may be prepared by anyof the methods known in the art of pharmacy and drug delivery. Suchmethods include the step of bringing the active ingredient intoassociation with a carrier containing one or more accessory ingredients.In general, the pharmaceutical compositions are prepared by uniformlyand intimately bringing the active ingredient into association with aliquid carrier or a finely divided solid carrier or both, and then, ifnecessary, shaping the product into the desired formulation. In thepharmaceutical composition, the active agent is generally included in anamount sufficient to produce the desired effect upon myocardialcontractility (i.e. to decrease the often supranormal systoliccontractility in HCM) and to improve left ventricular relaxation indiastole. Such improved relaxation can alleviate symptoms inhypertrophic cardiomyopathy and other etiologies of diastolicdysfunction. It can also ameliorate the effects of diastolic dysfunctioncausing impairment of coronary blood flow, improving the latter as anadjunctive agent in angina pectoris and ischemic heart disease. It canalso confer benefits on adverse left ventricular remodeling in HCM andother causes of left ventricular hypertrophy due to chronic volume orpressure overload from, e.g., valvular heart disease or systemichypertension.

The pharmaceutical compositions containing a compound of formulas (I),(II), (III), and/or a compound of groups (I), (II), (III), and/ormavacamten, and/or MYK-581 or a pharmaceutically acceptable saltthereof, may be in a form suitable for oral use, for example, astablets, troches, lozenges, aqueous or oily suspensions, dispersiblepowders or granules, emulsions, hard or soft capsules, syrups, elixirs,solutions, buccal patch, oral gel, chewing gum, chewable tablets,effervescent powder and effervescent tablets. Compositions intended fororal use may be prepared according to any method known to the art forthe manufacture of pharmaceutical compositions and such compositions maycontain one or more agents selected from the group consisting ofsweetening agents, flavoring agents, coloring agents, antioxidants andpreserving agents in order to provide pharmaceutically elegant andpalatable preparations. Tablets contain the active ingredient inadmixture with non-toxic pharmaceutically acceptable excipients, whichare suitable for the manufacture of tablets. These excipients may be forexample, inert diluents, such as cellulose, silicon dioxide, aluminumoxide, calcium carbonate, sodium carbonate, glucose, mannitol, sorbitol,lactose, calcium phosphate or sodium phosphate; granulating anddisintegrating agents, for example, corn starch, or alginic acid;binding agents, for example PVP, cellulose, PEG, starch, gelatin oracacia, and lubricating agents, for example magnesium stearate, stearicacid or talc. The tablets may be uncoated or they may be coated,enterically or otherwise, by known techniques to delay disintegrationand absorption in the gastrointestinal tract and thereby provide asustained action over a longer period. For example, a time delaymaterial such as glyceryl monostearate or glyceryl distearate may beemployed. They may also be coated to form osmotic therapeutic tabletsfor controlled release.

Formulations for oral use may also be presented as hard gelatin capsuleswherein the active ingredient is mixed with an inert solid diluent, forexample, calcium carbonate, calcium phosphate or kaolin, or as softgelatin capsules wherein the active ingredient is mixed with water or anoil medium, for example peanut oil, liquid paraffin, or olive oil.Additionally, emulsions can be prepared with a non-water miscibleingredient such as oils and stabilized with surfactants such asmono-diglycerides, PEG esters and the like.

In some embodiments, a compound of formulas (I), (II), (III), and/or acompound of groups (I), (II), (III), and/or mavacamten, and/or MYK-581can be used in the form of a pharmaceutically acceptable salt. Examplesof the pharmaceutically acceptable salt include salts with inorganicbases, salts with organic bases, salts with inorganic acids, salts withorganic acids, and salts with basic or acidic amino acids. In otherembodiments, a compound of formulas (I), (II), (III), and/or a compoundof groups (I), (II), (III), and/or mavacamten, and/or MYK-581 can beused in the form of a free base.

The present disclosure includes novel pharmaceutical dosage forms ofmavacamten or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. The dosageforms described herein are suitable for oral administration to apatient. The dosage form may be in any form suitable for oraladministration, including, but not limited to, a capsule or a tablet. Insome embodiments, the present disclosure provides a single unit dosagecapsule or tablet form containing 1-25 mg (e.g., 1, 1.5, 2, 2.5, 3, 3.5,4, 4.5, 5, 6, 7, 7.5, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 12.5, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18,19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, or 25 mg) of mavacamten or a pharmaceuticallyacceptable salt thereof. In some embodiments, the amount of mavacamtenin a unit dosage is from about 2 to 5 mg, from about 5 to 10 mg, about2.5 mg or about 5 mg. In some embodiments, the single unit dosage formis a capsule. In some embodiments, the single unit dosage form is atablet. In some embodiments, the pharmaceutical composition is a capsulefilled with mavacamten, silicon dioxide, mannitol, hypromellose,croscarmellose sodium, and magnesium stearate. In some embodiments, thecapsule shell contains gelatin, and optionally titanium dioxide, blackiron oxide, red iron oxide and/or yellow iron oxide.

Methods of safely administering myosin inhibitors are described herein.Various aspects of these methods include adjusting the dose of a myosininhibitor administered to a patient over time based on assessments ofthe patient over time, particularly assessments of left ventricularoutflow tract obstruction and/or left ventricular ejection fraction;methods comprising discontinuing administration, where certainconditions are met; methods of administering a myosin inhibitor to apatient where the patient receives concomitant administration of certainother drug(s); methods of administering a myosin inhibitor to avoidharmful drug-drug interactions; and methods of controlling thedistribution of a myosin inhibitor to mitigate risk.

Myosin inhibitors may be administered by suitable means as known anddescribed in the art. In some embodiments, the myosin inhibitors areadministered orally. In some embodiments, the myosin inhibitors areadministered in a pharmaceutical composition. In some embodiments, thepharmaceutical composition is an oral dosage form.

Examples of oral dosage forms include tablets, troches, lozenges,aqueous or oily suspensions, dispersible powders or granules, emulsions,hard or soft capsules, syrups, elixirs, solutions, buccal patch, oralgel, chewing gum, chewable tablets, effervescent powder and effervescenttablets. In some embodiments, the oral dosage form is a capsule. Inother embodiments, the oral dosage form is a tablet.

According to the present disclosure, the dosage of the myosin inhibitormay be adjusted over time, i.e., by increasing the dose, decreasing thedose, maintaining the dose, or interrupting dosing (temporarydiscontinuation). In some embodiments, the dose is adjusted step-wise.FIG. 1 shows an initiation phase for a dosing scheme for a myosininhibitor during which dose may be adjusted from one treatment period tothe next. During the initiation phase, a starting dose is administered,and then is maintained or reduced. FIG. 2 shows a maintenance phaseduring which dose may be adjusted by interrupting treatment, maintainingthe dose, or increasing the dose. FIG. 3 shows a treatment interruptionaspect of the dosing scheme, whereby treatment may be interrupted andthen restarted at a lower dose. For example, a daily dose of mavacamtenmay be adjusted between some or all of the following daily doses: 0 mg,2.5 mg, 5 mg, 10 mg, and 15 mg. For example, a dose of 5 mg QD may beadministered and then either increased to 10 mg QD, decreased to 2.5 mgQD, or maintained at 5 mg QD. In some embodiments, the step-wise dosingmay include 1 mg as an additional dose. In some embodiments, thestep-wise dosing may include 7.5 mg as an additional dose. 7.5 mg may beincluded as an additional dose level in the embodiments describedherein; embodiments describing an increase from 5 to 10 mg QD mayalternatively use an increase from 5 to 7.5 mg QD, and further increasesfrom 7.5 to 10 mg QD and 10 mg to 15 mg QD are possible duringsubsequent treatment periods based on the outcomes of the relevantassessments.

In some embodiments, the dose is a total daily dose administered oncedaily (QD). In other embodiments, the dose is a total daily doseadministered in two separate administrations per day (twice daily,B.I.D.).

The present disclosure relates to methods of safely administering amyosin inhibitor to a patient. Various aspects and embodiments of suchmethods are described herein. In some embodiments, the methods include aplurality of treatment periods during which the myosin inhibitor isadministered to the patient, or optionally during which administrationis temporarily discontinued. An assessment may be performed at or nearthe conclusion of a treatment period, and the outcome of the assessmentmay be used to determine whether the dose administered during thetreatment period should be increased, maintained, decreased, ordiscontinued during the subsequent treatment period. The assessments andcorresponding dose adjustments provide for safe and effectiveadministration of the myosin inhibitor.

Assessments are described in further detail below but may comprise anassessment of left ventricular outflow tract obstruction (e.g., aValsalva LVOT gradient) and/or an assessment of left ventricularejection fraction (LVEF). The assessment may take place during atreatment period, or at or near the conclusion of a treatment period,for example during the final week of a multi-week treatment period. Thedosing of the myosin inhibitor may be adjusted from one treatment periodto the next treatment period based on the assessment outcome. In someembodiments, a treatment period (e.g., a first treatment period), isimmediately followed by the next treatment period (e.g., a secondtreatment period). For example, a first treatment period from days 1-28may be immediately followed by a second treatment period from days 29-56where the myosin inhibitor is administered once daily for each of days1-56. Where there are a plurality of treatment periods, each treatmentperiod may directly follow the prior treatment period, whereby themyosin inhibitor is administered without interruption from one treatmentperiod to the next. In other embodiments, administration of the myosininhibitor may be interrupted in between treatment periods.

In some embodiments, a starting dose of a myosin inhibitor isadministered during a first treatment period. Referring to FIG. 1 , astarting dose is administered during a first treatment period and anassessment is made at or near the conclusion of the first treatmentperiod, which determines the dose administered during the secondtreatment period. In some embodiments, the first treatment period ispart of an initiation phase, during which the dose of the myosininhibitor is not increased, and during which the dose of the myosininhibitor may be decreased. As shown in FIG. 1 , the dose may be reducedor maintained from the first to the second treatment period, and fromthe second to the third treatment period, but may not be increased. Forexample, as shown in FIG. 4 , the initiation phase for mavacamten mayhave a starting dose of 5 mg QD of mavacamten. In some embodiments, thefirst treatment period is from about 1 to about 12 weeks in duration. Insome embodiments, the first treatment period is from about 2 to about 12weeks in duration. In some embodiments, the first treatment period isfrom about 2 to about 8 weeks in duration. In some embodiments, thefirst treatment period is from about 2 to about 6 weeks in duration. Insome embodiments, the first treatment period is from about 3 to about 4weeks in duration. In some embodiments, the first treatment period isabout 4 weeks in duration. In some embodiments, the first treatmentperiod is from about 20 to about 35 days in duration. In someembodiments, the first treatment period is from about 22 to about 28days in duration.

In some embodiments, a second dose of a myosin inhibitor is administeredduring a second treatment period (i.e., following the first treatmentperiod). As shown in FIG. 1 , the second dose is determined based on thefirst assessment outcome and is administered during the second treatmentperiod. An assessment is also made at or near the conclusion of thesecond treatment period, which determines the dose administered duringthe third treatment period. In some embodiments, the second treatmentperiod is part of an initiation phase, during which the dose of themyosin inhibitor is not increased, and during which the dose of themyosin inhibitor may be decreased. In some embodiments, the second doseis less than or equal to the starting dose. In some embodiments thesecond dose is less than the starting dose. In some embodiments, thesecond dose is the same as the starting dose. For example, as shown inFIG. 4 , the second dose of mavacamten may be 2.5 mg QD of mavacamten.As another example, as shown in FIG. 4 , the second dose of mavacamtenmay be 5 mg QD of mavacamten. In some embodiments, the second treatmentperiod is from about 1 to about 12 weeks in duration. In someembodiments, the second treatment period is from about 2 to about 12weeks in duration. In some embodiments, the second treatment period isfrom about 2 to about 8 weeks in duration. In some embodiments, thesecond treatment period is from about 2 to about 6 weeks in duration. Insome embodiments, the second treatment period is from about 3 to about 4weeks in duration. In some embodiments, the second treatment period isabout 4 weeks in duration. In some embodiments, the second treatmentperiod is from about 20 to about 35 days in duration. In someembodiments, the second treatment period is from about 22 to about 28days in duration.

In some embodiments, a third dose of a myosin inhibitor is administeredduring a third treatment period (i.e., following the second treatmentperiod). As shown in FIG. 1 , the third dose is determined based on thesecond assessment outcome and is administered during the third treatmentperiod. An assessment is also made at or near the conclusion of thethird treatment period, which determines the dose administered duringthe fourth treatment period. In some embodiments, the third treatmentperiod is part of an initiation phase, during which the dose of themyosin inhibitor is not increased, and during which the dose of themyosin inhibitor may be decreased. In some embodiments, the third doseis less than or equal to the starting dose. In some embodiments, thethird dose is less than the starting dose. In some embodiments, thethird dose is the same as the starting dose. In some embodiments, thethird dose is less than or equal to the second dose. In someembodiments, the third dose is less than the second dose. In someembodiments, the third dose is the same as the second dose. In someembodiments, the third dose is 2.5 mg QD of mavacamten. For example, thethird dose of mavacamten may be 5 mg QD of mavacamten. As anotherexample, the third dose may be 1 mg QD of mavacamten. In some instances,the third dose of mavacamten is 0 mg QD of mavacamten. FIG. 4 shows anexample of the different doses that may be administered as the thirddose during the third treatment period. Administration of 0 mg of amyosin inhibitor (e.g., mavacamten) during a treatment period refers toa period during which the myosin inhibitor (e.g., mavacamten) iswithheld from the patient. In some embodiments, the third dose is 0 mgQD or 1 mg QD of mavacamten, and the patient is a poor metabolizer. Insome embodiments, the third dose is 0 mg QD or 1 mg QD of mavacamten,and the patient receives concomitant administration of a CYP2C19inhibitor or inducer (e.g., a weak CYP2C19 inhibitor or inducer), or aCYP3A4 inhibitor or inducer (e.g., a weak or moderate CYP3A4 inhibitoror inducer). In some embodiments, no myosin inhibitor is administeredduring the third treatment period. In some embodiments, the thirdtreatment period is from about 1 to about 12 weeks in duration. In someembodiments, the third treatment period is from about 2 to about 12weeks in duration. In some embodiments, the third treatment period isfrom about 2 to about 8 weeks in duration. In some embodiments, thethird treatment period is from about 2 to about 6 weeks in duration. Insome embodiments, the third treatment period is from about 3 to about 4weeks in duration. In some embodiments, the third treatment period isabout 4 weeks in duration. In some embodiments, the third treatmentperiod is from about 20 to about 35 days in duration. In someembodiments, the third treatment period is from about 22 to about 28days in duration.

In some embodiments, a fourth dose of a myosin inhibitor is administeredduring a fourth treatment period (i.e., following the third treatmentperiod). As shown in FIG. 1 , the fourth treatment period may beconsidered the beginning of a maintenance phase, following theinitiation phase. As shown in FIG. 2 , the maintenance phase utilizescriteria for increasing dose, maintaining the same dose, or interruptingtreatment (temporary discontinuation) based on an assessment outcome(e.g., of LVEF and LVOT gradient). In some embodiments, the fourthtreatment period is part of a maintenance phase, during which the doseof the myosin inhibitor may be increased. In some embodiments, thefourth dose is greater than the third dose. In some embodiments, wherethe fourth dose is greater than the third dose, this represents thefirst dose increase during the treatment. Thus, the fourth dose may bethe first increased dose and the fourth treatment period may be thefirst treatment period during which an increased dose is administered.In some embodiments, the fourth dose is the same as the third dose. Insome embodiments, the fourth dose is 0 mg, 1 mg, 2.5 mg, 5 mg, or 10 mgQD of mavacamten. FIG. 5 shows an example of criteria for determiningthe fourth dose. In some embodiments, the fourth treatment period isfrom about 2 to about 26 weeks (or 6 months) in duration. In someembodiments, the fourth treatment period is from about 4 to about 24weeks in duration. In some embodiments, the fourth treatment period isfrom about 4 to about 16 weeks in duration. In some embodiments, thefourth treatment period is from about 8 to about 24 weeks in duration.In some embodiments, the fourth treatment period is from about 8 toabout 16 weeks in duration. In some embodiments, the fourth treatmentperiod is about 12 weeks (or about 3 months) in duration. In someembodiments, the fourth treatment period is from about 80 to about 100days in duration. In some embodiments, the fourth treatment period isfrom about 84 to about 90 days in duration.

In some embodiments, a fifth dose of a myosin inhibitor is administeredduring a fifth treatment period (i.e., following the fourth treatmentperiod). In some embodiments, the fifth treatment period is part of amaintenance phase, during which the dose of the myosin inhibitor may beincreased. The fifth dose may be determined in accordance with FIG. 2 .In some embodiments, the fifth dose is greater than the fourth dose. Insome embodiments, the fifth dose is the same as the fourth dose. In someembodiments, the fifth dose is 2.5 mg, 5 mg, 10 mg, or 15 mg QD ofmavacamten. FIG. 5 shows an example of criteria for determining thefifth dose during a maintenance phase. In some embodiments, the fifthtreatment period is from about 2 to about 26 weeks (or 6 months) induration. In some embodiments, the fifth treatment period is from about4 to about 24 weeks in duration. In some embodiments, the fifthtreatment period is from about 4 to about 16 weeks in duration. In someembodiments, the fifth treatment period is from about 8 to about 24weeks in duration. In some embodiments, the fifth treatment period isfrom about 8 to about 16 weeks in duration. In some embodiments, thefifth treatment period is about 12 weeks (or about 3 months) induration. In some embodiments, the fifth treatment period is from about80 to about 100 days in duration. In some embodiments, the fifthtreatment period is from about 84 to about 90 days in duration.

In some embodiments, the method further comprises additional treatmentperiods following the fifth treatment period (i.e., a sixth treatmentperiod, a seventh treatment period, etc.) These additional treatmentperiods may be part of the maintenance phase, during which the dose ofthe myosin inhibitor may be increased. In some embodiments, the doseadministered during additional treatment periods is determined inaccordance with FIG. 2 . In some embodiments, the additional treatmentperiods are equal to the fourth and/or fifth treatment periods induration.

In some embodiments, administration of the myosin inhibitor istemporarily discontinued, e.g., during the first, second, third, fourth,or fifth treatment period. As shown in FIG. 3 , temporarydiscontinuation (treatment interruption), may be indicated based on anassessment outcome, e.g., based on LVEF. In some embodiments, thetemporary discontinuation is from about 1 to about 12 weeks in duration,e.g., about 2-8 weeks, about 3-4 weeks, or about 4 weeks in duration. Insome embodiments, temporary discontinuation is triggered by the patienthaving a LVEF below a safety threshold, e.g., as described herein. Insome embodiments, temporary discontinuation is triggered by the patienthaving a LVOT gradient below a threshold, e.g., as described herein. Forexample, as shown in FIG. 6 , the threshold may be 50%. Thus, duringtreatment with the myosin inhibitor for a plurality of treatmentperiods, administration of the myosin inhibitor may be temporarilydiscontinued when an assessment during a treatment period shows thatLVEF and/or LVOT gradient is below a threshold; and the temporarydiscontinuation may be implemented by not administering the myosininhibitor during the treatment period immediately following thetreatment period during which the assessment was performed.

In some embodiments, administration of the myosin inhibitor ispermanently discontinued. For example, permanent discontinuation may beimplemented after the second, third, fourth, or fifth treatment period.In some embodiments, administration is permanently discontinued aftertreatment was temporarily discontinued during a previous treatmentperiod. In some embodiments, administration is permanently discontinuedafter treatment was temporarily discontinued during a previous treatmentperiod and resumed following the temporary discontinuation. As shown inFIG. 3 , administration may be permanently discontinued if LVEF is lessthan a safety threshold for a second time while receiving the lowestdose (both times). Permanent discontinuation may be determined based onan assessment, e.g., an LVEF assessment with an outcome that LVEF isbelow a safety threshold. In particular, in some embodiments,administration is permanently discontinued when LVEF is less than 50% atan assessment that occurs after resuming administration, whenadministration had been previously discontinued due to LVEF less than50%. For example, as shown in FIG. 6 , administration is permanentlydiscontinued when LVEF is less than 50% at an assessment that occursafter resuming administration at 2.5 mg QD of mavacamten, whenadministration had been previously discontinued due to LVEF less than50% during administration of 2.5 mg QD of mavacamten. In someembodiments, treatment may be resumed, despite the criteria forpermanent discontinuation being met, if the discontinuation was due totransient factors.

Certain methods described herein include an initiation phase. In someembodiments, the initiation phase comprises the first and secondtreatment periods. In some embodiments, the initiation phase comprisesthe first, second, and third treatment periods. In some embodiments, theinitiation phase comprises the first, second, third, and fourthtreatment periods. In some embodiments, the initiation phase comprisesthe first, second, and third treatment periods, and a portion of thefourth treatment period. In some embodiments, the dose of the myosininhibitor is not increased during the initiation phase. In someembodiments, the myosin inhibitor does not reach steady statepharmacokinetics during the initiation phase, or does not reach steadystate pharmacokinetics until at or near the conclusion of the initiationphase in certain patients (e.g., poor metabolizers). In someembodiments, the myosin inhibitor is mavacamten and reaches steady statepharmacokinetics in the patient after about 10 weeks of dailyadministration. In some embodiments, the myosin inhibitor is mavacamtenand reaches steady state pharmacokinetics in certain patients (e.g.,poor metabolizers) after about 12 weeks of daily administration.

Certain methods described herein include a maintenance phase. In someembodiments, the maintenance phase comprises the fourth treatmentperiod. In some embodiments, the maintenance phase comprises the fifthtreatment period. In some embodiments, the maintenance phase comprisesadditional treatment periods subsequent to the fourth and fifthtreatment periods. In some embodiments, the myosin inhibitor is at asteady state during the maintenance phase, or reaches a steady state ator near the beginning of the maintenance phase.

In some embodiments, a myosin inhibitor is administered concomitantlywith a weak CYP2C19 inhibitor or moderate CYP3A4 inhibitor. In someembodiments, a myosin inhibitor is administered concomitantly with aweak CYP2D6 inhibitor (e.g., aficamten). Additional steps may berequired to provide safe administration of a myosin inhibitor whenadministered concomitantly with such agents. As described above,mavacamten is primarily metabolized by CYP2C19 and secondarilymetabolized by CYP3A4. Thus, agents inhibiting these enzymes can lead toreduced metabolism of mavacamten and potentially high exposure,especially in patients who have a poor metabolizer genotype. In someembodiments, the concomitant administration of a weak CYP2C19 inhibitoror moderate CYP3A4 inhibitor is initiated when the patient is receivingmyosin inhibitor therapy. In some embodiments, the concomitantadministration is initiated when the patient is receiving a stable doseof the myosin inhibitor, e.g., during or after the third, fourth, orfifth treatment period. In some embodiments, the weak CYP2C19 inhibitoror moderate CYP3A4 inhibitor is selected from the group consisting ofcimetidine, ciprofloxacin, diltiazem, felbamate, omeprazole at a dose of20 mg once daily, isoniazid, fluconazole, and verapamil.

Disclosed herein are certain methods for safely concomitantlyadministering a myosin inhibitor with a weak CYP2C19 inhibitor ormoderate CYP3A4 inhibitor. In some embodiments, a first daily dose ofthe myosin inhibitor is administered during a first treatment periodprior to initiating the concomitant therapy with a weak CYP2C19inhibitor or a moderate CYP3A4 inhibitor; and a second daily dose of themyosin inhibitor, which is less than the first daily dose, isadministered during a second treatment period, wherein the patientreceives the concomitant therapy with a weak CYP2C19 inhibitor or amoderate CYP3A4 inhibitor during the second treatment period. In someembodiments, disclosed is a method of treating HCM in a patient beingadministered a first daily dose of mavacamten, wherein said patient isthen in need of being treated concurrently with a weak CYP2C19 inhibitoror a moderate CYP3A4 inhibitor in addition to the mavacamten, comprisingadministering to the patient a second daily dose of mavacamten, which isless than the first daily dose, in addition to administration of theweak CYP2C19 inhibitor or moderate CYP3A4 inhibitor. In someembodiments, the myosin inhibitor is mavacamten the first daily dose is5 mg, 10 mg, or 15 mg QD of mavacamten, and the second daily dose is 2.5mg, 5 mg, or 10 mg QD of mavacamten.

When a patient is on a stable therapy with a weak CYP2C19 inhibitor or amoderate CYP3A4 inhibitor, administration of mavacamten may commence ata starting dose of 5 mg. Disclosed herein is a method of administeringmavacamten to a patient receiving administration of a weak CYP2C19inhibitor or a moderate CYP3A4 inhibitor, the method comprising: (a)determining that the patient is on a stable therapy with a weak CYP2C19inhibitor or a moderate CYP3A4 inhibitor; and (b) initiatingadministration of mavacamten to the patient at a daily dose of 5 mg perday.

Also disclosed herein is a method of administering a myosin inhibitor(e.g., mavacamten) to a patient who initiates or increases the dose of aconcomitant therapy with a negative inotrope while receiving myosininhibitor therapy, the method comprising: (a) administering atherapeutically effective amount of a myosin inhibitor during a firsttreatment period; (b) continuing to administer the myosin inhibitor,during a second treatment period, wherein the patient initiates orincreases the dose of a concomitant therapy with a negative inotropeduring the second treatment period; and (c) providing echocardiographicmonitoring of LVEF during the second treatment period. In someembodiments, echocardiographic monitoring of LVEF is provided untilstable doses and clinical response have been achieved. In someembodiments, close medical supervision is provided during the secondtreatment period.

Example 4 describes a study using drug-drug interaction simulation basedupon which mavacamten is proposed to be contraindicated with both strongand moderate inducers of CYP2C19 and CYP3A4.

Also disclosed herein is a method of treating obstructive hypertrophiccardiomyopathy (oHCM) in a patient in need thereof, the methodcomprising administering a therapeutically effective amount ofmavacamten to the subject, wherein the patient does not receiveconcomitant administration of a strong or moderate CYP2C19 inducer nor astrong or moderate CYP3A4 inducer.

Also disclosed herein is a method of treating obstructive hypertrophiccardiomyopathy (oHCM) in a patient in need thereof, where the patient isbeing treated with a strong or moderate CYP2C19 inducer or a strong ormoderate CYP3A4 inducer, the method comprising: discontinuingadministration to the patient of the strong or moderate CYP2C19 induceror strong or moderate CYP3A4 inducer; and administering atherapeutically effective amount of mavacamten to the subject, therebyavoiding the use of mavacamten in combination with a strong or moderateCYP2C19 inducer or a strong or moderate CYP3A4 inducer.

In some embodiments, methods of the present disclosure include one ormore assessments of the patient. An exemplary schematic of assessmentsand corresponding dose adjustments is shown in FIGS. 1-3 . The one ormore assessments can be used to determine what dose of the myosininhibitor to administer to the patient. For example, assessment(s)during or at the conclusion of a treatment period can be used todetermine the dose of the myosin inhibitor to administer during the nexttreatment period, e.g., to increase, maintain, reduce, or discontinuethe dose during the next treatment period. For example, FIG. 1 showsassessments of LVOT gradient performed or obtained at the conclusion oftreatment periods and used to guide the dose administered for thesubsequent treatment period. In some embodiments, assessment(s) areperformed at or near the conclusion of a treatment period, e.g., duringthe last week of a multi-week treatment period.

In some embodiments, the patient is assessed for left ventricularoutflow tract obstruction. In some embodiments, the patient is assessedfor LVOT gradient. In some embodiments, the pressure gradient across theLVOT is measured at rest. In some embodiments, the pressure gradientacross the LVOT in the individual is measured during or immediatelyafter a Valsalva maneuver is performed (a “Valsalva LVOT gradient”). Insome embodiments, the pressure gradient across the LVOT in theindividual is measured post-exercise. In some embodiments, the patientis assessed for LVEF.

In some embodiments, the assessment is performed using a non-invasivetechnique. In some embodiments, the non-invasive technique is an imagingtechnique (e.g., cardiac imaging technique). In some embodiments, thenon-invasive technique is echocardiography. In some embodiments, thenon-invasive technique is two-dimensional echocardiography. In someembodiments, the two-dimensional echocardiography is used to determineLVEF. In some embodiments, the non-invasive technique is Dopplerechocardiography. In some embodiments, Doppler echocardiography is usedto determine LVOT gradient. In some embodiments, the non-invasivetechnique is trans-thoracic echocardiography. In alternativeembodiments, the non-invasive technique is trans-esophagealcardiography. Cardiac imaging techniques may be utilized as anon-invasive technique. For example, cardiac magnetic resonance imagingmay be used. Cardiac magnetic resonance imaging may be used to measureLVEF. An alternative technique for measuring LVEF and/or LVOT gradientis cardiac catheterization.

In some embodiments, the patient is assessed for left ventricularoutflow tract obstruction (e.g., LVOT gradient) at the conclusion ofeach of two or more treatment periods, e.g., during an initiation phase,e.g., as shown in FIG. 1 . Based on these assessments, the doseadministered to the patient may be reduced to mitigate the risk ofsystolic dysfunction and heart failure. The multiple (i.e., two or more)assessments of left ventricular outflow tract obstruction, andcorresponding dose adjustments, have several benefits. First, byproviding more than one assessment that can result in dose reductionduring an initiation phase, patients can be identified at second (orsubsequent) assessments who will benefit from dose reduction, who werenot identified at the first assessment (e.g., due to dangerous exposurelevels not being found at the first assessment), thereby mitigating riskof adverse events for those patients. At the same time, a higherstarting dose can be used because there are multiple opportunities toreduce the dose based on the assessment of left ventricular outflowtract obstruction, thus making starting at a higher dose safe across thepatient population. This benefits a large part of the patient populationat lower risk for adverse events by allowing them to receive a moretherapeutic dose during the initiation phase. Also, by providing morethan one assessment, there is not a need for overly conservative dosereductions following the first assessment since the second (orsubsequent) assessments can identify additional patients that willbenefit from a dose reduction. This results in more patients who areable to stay on the starting dose throughout the initiation phase,rather than decreasing their dose and then increasing it at a latertime. Additionally, by providing more than one assessment that canresult in dose reduction during an initiation phase, patients for whom asingle dose reduction still results in too much drug exposure can havetheir dose reduced even lower, or be temporarily taken off drug. Example2, describes an exemplary dosing scheme for mavacamten and provides datashowing the benefit of providing two assessments of LVOT gradient duringan initiation phase and allowing for corresponding dose reductions.

In some embodiments, the patient is assessed for both LVOT gradient andLVEF during a plurality of treatment periods. Using LVEF assessments inaddition to LVOT gradient assessments may provide further riskmitigation. In some embodiments, the dose administered during atreatment period is determined based on the assessment of LVOT gradientand LVEF during the prior treatment period (e.g., during the final weekof the prior treatment period). In some embodiments, and during sometreatment periods, LVOT gradient and LVEF outcomes are used in parallelto determine the dose adjustment, i.e., the dose for the next treatmentperiod. For example, as shown in FIG. 2 , if LVEF is below a safetythreshold, then administration is discontinued during the next treatmentperiod, regardless of LVOT gradient outcome; and if LVOT gradient isbelow a threshold, then a reduced dose (or alternatively, an increaseddose) is administered during the next treatment period, without regardfor LVEF outcome, unless LVEF outcome dictates that administration bediscontinued. In some embodiments, LVOT gradient and LVEF outcomes areused in combination to determine the dose for the next treatment period.For example, referring again to FIG. 2 , if LVEF is above a thresholdand LVOT gradient is above a threshold, then the dose is increased; butif either LVEF is below a threshold or LVOT gradient is below athreshold, then the dose is maintained. In some embodiments, when LVEFis below a safety threshold (e.g., 50%), then administration isdiscontinued (temporarily or permanently) regardless of the LVOTgradient measured at the same assessment.

In some embodiments, the method does not comprise assessments of thepharmacokinetics of the myosin inhibitor in the patient duringtreatment, e.g., the method does not comprise assessments of the bloodplasma concentration of the myosin inhibitor (e.g., mavacamten) duringtreatment.

In some embodiments, a pretreatment assessment (or “baseline”assessment) is performed. In some embodiments, the pre-treatmentassessment is performed up to about 12 weeks prior to beginningadministration of the myosin inhibitor (e.g., up to about 8 weeks, up toabout 4 weeks, about 8-12 weeks, about 6-10 weeks, about 4-8 weeks,about 2-6 weeks, or about 1-4 weeks prior to beginning administration).The pretreatment assessment may include assessment of LVEF, e.g., byechocardiography. A pretreatment assessment outcome may be obtained fromthe pretreatment assessment. Some methods may further comprisedetermining whether the pretreatment assessment outcome is above orbelow a threshold. Some methods may further comprise determining whetherthe LVEF of the patient is below a pretreatment LVEF threshold. In someembodiments, the pretreatment LVEF threshold is a percentage valuebetween 40% and 65%, e.g., about 60%, about 55%, about 52%, or about50%. In some embodiments, the pretreatment LVEF threshold is about 55%.In some embodiments, the pretreatment LVEF threshold is about 50%. Insome embodiments, when the LVEF from the pretreatment assessment isbelow the pretreatment LVEF threshold, then the myosin inhibitor is notadministered to the patient, and when the LVEF from the pretreatmentassessment is above the pretreatment LVEF threshold, then the myosininhibitor is administered at the starting dose for a first treatmentperiod.

In some embodiments, a first assessment is performed or obtained.Referring to FIG. 1 , as a non-limiting example, the first assessmentmay be performed at or near the conclusion of a first treatment period.In some embodiments, the first assessment is performed during the finalweek of a first treatment period (e.g., as described herein.) Forexample, the first treatment period may be 28 days in duration and thefirst assessment outcome may be performed between days 22 and 28 of thefirst treatment period. In some embodiments, an assessment is takenduring the final week of a treatment period. In some embodiments, thefirst assessment includes assessing left ventricular outflow tractobstruction by a non-invasive technique to obtain a first assessmentoutcome. The method may further include determining whether the firstassessment outcome is above or below a threshold. As shown in FIG. 1 ,the first assessment may include assessing LVOT gradient. In someembodiments, the first assessment includes assessing LVOT gradient withValsalva maneuver to obtain a first Valsalva LVOT gradient. In someembodiments, the non-invasive technique is echocardiography. In someembodiments, the non-invasive technique is an imaging technique. Themethod may further include determining whether the first Valsalva LVOTgradient is less than a Valsalva LVOT gradient threshold. The ValsalvaLVOT gradient threshold may be a value between 20 mmHg and 30 mmHg,e.g., 20 mmHg, 25 mmHg, or 30 mmHg. In some embodiments, the ValsalvaLVOT gradient threshold is about 20 mmHg.

In some embodiments, the first assessment includes (e.g., furtherincludes) assessing LVEF to obtain a first LVEF. The method may alsoinclude determining whether the first LVEF above or below a LVEFthreshold. The LVEF threshold may be a percentage value between 40% and65%, e.g., about 60%, about 55%, about 52%, or about 50%. In someembodiments, the LVEF threshold is about 55%. In some embodiments, theLVEF threshold is about 50%. The first LVEF may be assessed usingechocardiography. The first LVEF may be assessed using an imagingtechnique.

In some embodiments, a second assessment is performed or obtained.Referring to FIG. 1 , the second assessment may be performed at or nearthe conclusion of a second treatment period. In some embodiments, thesecond assessment is performed during the final week of a secondtreatment period (e.g., as described herein.) In some embodiments, thesecond assessment includes assessing left ventricular outflow tractobstruction by a non-invasive technique to obtain a second assessmentoutcome. The method may further include determining whether the secondassessment outcome above or below a threshold. As shown in FIG. 1 , thesecond assessment may include assessing LVOT gradient. In someembodiments, the second assessment includes assessing LVOT gradient withValsalva maneuver to obtain a second Valsalva LVOT gradient. In someembodiments, the non-invasive technique is echocardiography. In someembodiments, the non-invasive technique is an imaging technique. Themethod may further include determining whether the second Valsalva LVOTgradient is less than a Valsalva LVOT gradient threshold. The ValsalvaLVOT gradient threshold may be a value between 20 mmHg and 30 mmHg,e.g., 20 mmHg, 25 mmHg, or 30 mmHg. In some embodiments, the ValsalvaLVOT gradient threshold is about 20 mmHg.

In some embodiments, the second assessment includes (e.g., furtherincludes) assessing LVEF to obtain a second LVEF. The method may alsoinclude determining whether the second LVEF above or below a LVEFthreshold. The LVEF threshold may be a percentage value between 40% and65%, e.g., about 60%, about 55%, about 52%, or about 50%. In someembodiments, the LVEF threshold is about 55%. In some embodiments, theLVEF threshold is about 50%. The second LVEF may be assessed usingechocardiography. The second LVEF may be assessed using an imagingtechnique.

Additional assessments similar to the first and second assessments mayalso be performed or obtained, e.g., during an initiation phase.

In some embodiments, a third assessment is performed or obtained. Insome embodiments, the third assessment is performed at or near theconclusion of a third treatment period (e.g., as described herein.) Forexample, the third assessment may be performed during the final week ofthe third treatment period. In some embodiments, the third assessmentmay be considered the transition point from the initiation phase to themaintenance phase. In some embodiments, the third assessment includesassessing left ventricular outflow tract obstruction by a non-invasivetechnique to obtain a third assessment outcome. The method may furtherinclude determining whether the third assessment outcome is above orbelow a threshold. In some embodiments, the third assessment includesassessing LVOT gradient with Valsalva maneuver to obtain a thirdValsalva LVOT gradient. In some embodiments, the non-invasive techniqueis echocardiography. In some embodiments, the non-invasive technique isan imaging technique. The method may further include determining whetherthe third Valsalva LVOT gradient is greater than a Valsalva LVOTgradient threshold. The Valsalva LVOT gradient threshold may be a valuebetween 20 mmHg and 35 mmHg, e.g., 20 mmHg, 25 mmHg, 30 mmHg or 35 mmHg.

In some embodiments, the third assessment includes assessing LVEF toobtain a third LVEF. The method may also include determining whether thethird LVEF is above or below a LVEF threshold. The LVEF threshold may bea percentage value between 40% and 65%, e.g., about 60%, about 55%,about 52%, or about 50%. In some embodiments, the LVEF threshold isabout 55%. In some embodiments, the LVEF threshold is about 50%. Thethird LVEF may be assessed using echocardiography. The third LVEF may beassessed using an imaging technique.

Additional assessments similar to the third assessment may also beperformed or obtained, e.g., at or near the conclusion of a fourth orfifth treatment period (e.g., as described herein.)

The various assessments described herein may further include assessingother symptoms of the patient, e.g., other oHCM symptoms (such as new orworsening dyspnea, chest pain, fatigue, palpitations, leg edema orelevations in N terminal (NT) pro hormone b type natriuretic peptide (NTproBNP)).

Adjustments to the dosing of the myosin inhibitor may be made based onthe one or more assessment outcomes, e.g., LVOT gradient(s) and/orLVEF(s), as described herein. In some embodiments, when the firstassessment outcome is below a threshold LVOT gradient, then the startingdose is reduced, e.g., to a second dose. Referring to FIG. 1 , the doseis decreased when LVOT gradient is less than a threshold value, and thedose is maintained when the LVOT gradient is greater than or equal tothe threshold value. Referring to FIG. 4 as an example, when the firstValsalva LVOT gradient is less than 20 mmHg, then the starting dose of 5mg QD mavacamten is reduced to 2.5 mg QD. The second dose (e.g., 2.5 mgQD of mavacamten) is then administered until another assessment isperformed. Referring again to FIG. 1 , in some embodiments, when thefirst assessment outcome is greater than or equal to a threshold LVOTgradient, then the starting dose is maintained, e.g., the second dose isthe same as the starting dose. Referring again to FIG. 4 as an example,when the first Valsalva LVOT gradient is greater than or equal to 20mmHg, then administration of 5 mg QD of mavacamten is continued untilanother assessment is performed.

In some embodiments, when the second assessment outcome is below athreshold LVOT gradient, then the second dose is reduced, e.g., to athird dose. Referring to FIG. 1 , the dose is decreased, or interrupted,when LVOT gradient is less than a threshold value, and the dose ismaintained when the LVOT gradient is greater than or equal to thethreshold value. Referring to FIG. 4 as an example, at Week 8, the doseis decreased when Valsalva LVOT gradient is less than 20 mmHg, and thedose is maintained when the Valsalva LVOT gradient is greater than orequal to 20 mmHg. In some embodiments, when the second Valsalva LVOTgradient is less than 20 mmHg, then the dose of 2.5 mg QD mavacamten isreduced to 1 mg QD or reduced to 0 mg (or alternatively the dose of 5 mgQD mavacamten is reduced to 2.5 mg QD). The third dose (e.g., 0 or 1 mgQD of mavacamten, or alternatively 2.5 mg QD) is then administered untilanother assessment is performed. In some embodiments, when the secondassessment outcome greater than or equal to a threshold LVOT gradient,then the second dose is maintained, e.g., the third dose is the same asthe second dose. In some embodiments, when the second Valsalva LVOTgradient is greater than or equal to 20 mmHg, then then administrationof the second dose (e.g., 2.5 or 5 mg QD of mavacamten) is continued (asthe third dose) until another assessment is performed.

In some embodiments, when the third assessment outcome is above athreshold LVOT gradient, then the third dose is increased, e.g., to afourth dose. FIG. 1 shows the dosing scheme proceeding to a maintenancephase. FIG. 2 shows the maintenance phase criteria whereby LVOT gradientguides the dose adjustment, for example, in combination with LVEFassessment. Dose may be increased when LVOT gradient is greater than orequal to a threshold value, if LVEF is greater than an LVEF threshold.Referring to FIG. 5 as an example, when the third Valsalva LVOT gradientis greater than or equal to 30 mmHg, then the third dose (e.g., 0 mg or1 mg QD of mavacamten) is increased to 2.5 mg (or alternatively the doseof 2.5 mg is increased to 5 mg QD, or the dose of 5 mg is increased to10 mg QD or 7.5 mg QD). The fourth dose (e.g., 2.5 mg QD of mavacamten,or alternatively 5, 7.5 or 10 mg QD) is then administered until anotherassessment is performed. In some embodiments, when the third assessmentoutcome is below a threshold LVOT gradient, then the third dose ismaintained, e.g., the fourth dose is the same as the third dose. In someembodiments, when the third Valsalva LVOT gradient is less than 30 mmHg,then then administration of the third dose (e.g., 0, 1, 2.5 or 5 mg QDof mavacamten) is continued (as the fourth dose) until anotherassessment is performed.

In some embodiments, the third assessment includes assessing LVEF. Insome embodiments, the LVEF is compared against a LVEF threshold (e.g.,about 50%, about 52%, about 55%, or about 60%). In some embodiments,when the LVEF for the third assessment is less than the LVEF threshold(e.g., 55%), the dose is not increased, even if the Valsalva LVOTgradient is greater than or equal to a threshold Valsalva LVOT gradient(e.g., the Valsalva LVOT gradient is greater than or equal to 30 mmHg).FIG. 2 shows that both LVEF and LVOT gradient must be greater than equalto the respective thresholds for dose to be increased. Referring to FIG.5 as an example, at Week 12, the dose is increased when Valsalva LVOTgradient is greater than or equal to 30 mmHg and LVEF is greater than orequal to 55%; otherwise, the dose is maintained (assuming criteria fortemporary discontinuation (dose interruption) are not met).

In some embodiments, when the fourth assessment outcome is greater thanor equal to a threshold LVOT gradient, then the fourth dose isincreased, e.g., to a fifth dose. The criteria for this assessment anddose adjustment may also follow the maintenance phase criteria as shownin FIG. 2 . In some embodiments, when the fourth Valsalva LVOT gradientis greater than or equal to 30 mmHg, then the dose of myosin inhibitoris increased (e.g., from 0 or 1 to 2.5 mg QD mavacamten, from 2.5 to 5mg QD mavacamten, from 5 to 10 mg QD mavacamten, or from 10 to 15 mg QDmavacamten, or alternatively from 5 to 7.5 mg QD or from 7.5 to 10 mgQD). The fifth dose is then administered until another assessment isperformed. In some embodiments, when the fourth assessment is below athreshold LVOT gradient, then the fourth dose is maintained, e.g., thefifth dose is the same as the fourth dose. In some embodiments, when thefourth Valsalva LVOT gradient is less than 30 mmHg, then thenadministration of the fourth dose (e.g., 0, 1, 2.5, 5, 7.5 or 10 mg QDof mavacamten) is continued (as the fifth dose) until another assessmentis performed.

In some embodiments, the fourth assessment includes assessing LVEF. Insome embodiments, the LVEF is compared against a LVEF threshold, e.g.,as shown in FIG. 2 (e.g., about 50%, about 52%, about 55%, or about60%). In some embodiments, when the LVEF for the fourth assessment inless than the LVEF threshold (e.g., 55%), the dose is not increased,even if the Valsalva LVOT gradient is greater than or equal to athreshold LVOT gradient (e.g., the Valsalva LVOT gradient is greaterthan or equal to 30 mmHg).

In some embodiments, when the dose of a myosin inhibitor is increased,e.g., during the maintenance phase, then an additional assessment isperformed. In some embodiments, the additional assessment is an LVEFassessment. For example, when the dose of the myosin inhibitor isincreased following the third assessment at the conclusion of the thirdtreatment period (e.g., at the beginning of the maintenance phase), thenan additional assessment of LVEF is performed during the fourthtreatment period. In some embodiments, the additional assessment of LVEFis performed about 4 weeks after the dose increase.

Referring to FIG. 3 , in some embodiments, when the assessment outcomeincludes LVEF and LVEF is less than a safety threshold (e.g., less than50%), then administration of the myosin inhibitor is interrupted(temporarily discontinued). In some embodiments, when the assessmentoutcome includes LVEF and LVEF is great than or equal to a safetythreshold (e.g., less than 50%), then administration of the myosininhibitor is continued (e.g., at the same or a different dose). The LVEFassessment outcome may be determined at or near the conclusion of thefirst, second, third, fourth, or fifth treatment period. In someembodiments, the assessment for LVEF occurs at or near the conclusion ofa treatment period (e.g., a first treatment period) and the temporarydiscontinuation comprises not administering the myosin inhibitor duringthe next treatment period (e.g., a second treatment period).

Still referring to FIG. 3 , in some embodiments, following temporarydiscontinuation, administration of the myosin inhibitor is resumed aftera subsequent LVEF assessment shows that LVEF is greater than or equal toa safety threshold (e.g., 50%). In some embodiments, administration isresumed at a lower dose than the dose received immediately prior totemporary discontinuation. In some embodiments, administration isresumed at the same dose as the dose received immediately prior totemporary discontinuation, e.g., when it is determined thatdiscontinuation was due to transient factors (e.g., atrial fibrillationor other uncontrolled tachyarrhythmia or serious infection). In someembodiments, the dose is resumed at the minimum dose that is the lowestdose of the myosin inhibitor approved to be administered to patients bya governmental regulatory agency. In some embodiments, the governmentalregulatory agency is an agency of the United States, European Union,Switzerland, Japan, China, South Korea, Canada, Mexico, Australia, NewZealand, Brazil, Russia, Ukraine, Georgia, Vietnam, Singapore, Malaysia,Philippines, India, Indonesia, Hong Kong, Israel, South Africa,Colombia, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Guatemala, ElSalvador, Honduras, Egypt, Syria, Algeria, Kenya, Morocco, or Nigeria.

In some embodiments, when the assessment outcome includes LVEF and LVEFis less than a safety threshold (e.g., less than 50%), andadministration of the myosin inhibitor was previously temporarilydiscontinued and then resumed, then administration of the myosininhibitor is permanently discontinued.

Referring again to FIG. 3 , in some embodiments, when the assessmentoutcome includes LVEF and LVEF is less than a safety threshold (e.g.,less than 50%), and administration of the myosin inhibitor waspreviously temporarily discontinued due to an LVEF less than 50% duringa previous assessment, and then previously resumed, then administrationof the myosin inhibitor is permanently discontinued.

Referring to FIG. 6 as an example, in some embodiments, when theassessment outcome includes LVEF and LVEF is less than 50% and thepatient was receiving 2.5 mg QD of mavacamten, and administration of themyosin inhibitor was previously temporarily discontinued due to an LVEFless than 50% during a previous assessment when the patient wasreceiving 2.5 mg QD of mavacamten, and then previously resumed at a doseof 2.5 mg QD of mavacamten, then administration of the myosin inhibitoris permanently discontinued.

Assessments may also be made in methods involving concomitantadministration of a weak CYP2C19 inhibitor or moderate CYP3A4 inhibitor.In some embodiments, the assessment comprises assessing LVEF of thepatient during the treatment period during which concomitantadministration is initiated and results in temporarily discontinuingadministration of the myosin inhibitor if LVEF is below a safetythreshold. In some embodiments, the safety threshold is 50%. In someembodiments, the assessment comprises assessing LVEF and LVOT gradientof the patient after discontinuing administration and resumingadministration when the LVOT gradient is above a threshold LVOT gradientand the LVEF is greater than or equal to a threshold LVEF. In someembodiments, the threshold LVOT gradient is 30 mmHg and the thresholdLVEF is 55%. In some embodiments, assessing LVEF of the patientcomprises assessing LVEF of the patient about four weeks after beginningthe concomitant therapy, or during the fourth week following beginningthe concomitant therapy.

In some embodiments, the present methods comprise setting, following,and/or enforcing protocols and limits with respect to the dispensing ofthe myosin inhibitor, or pharmaceutical composition thereof, to apharmacy and to the patient. The protocols and limits may be part of arisk evaluation and mitigation strategy (REMS) program. In someembodiments, the purpose of the REMS program is to mitigate the risk ofheart failure due to systolic dysfunction. In some embodiments, the REMSwill educate prescribers, patients, and pharmacies on the risk of heartfailure due to systolic dysfunction, certify prescribers and pharmaciesin the REMS, enroll patients in the REMS, and restrict dispensing ofmavacamten by only certified pharmacies to enrolled patients withprescriptions written by certified prescribers and for patients with acurrent patients status form (PSF), indicating that echocardiograms havebeen performed at the required frequency (e.g., as described herein forechocardiogram assessments of Valsalva LVOT gradient and LVEF). In someembodiments, mavacamten is distributed to certified pharmacies followingREMS requirements.

In some embodiments, the present risk mitigation methods comprisesubmitting a patient status form (PSF) following an assessment asdescribed herein. For example, following an echocardiogram for assessingLVOT gradient and/or LVEF, a PSF is completed and submitted to a riskmanagement administrator. In some embodiments, the PSF is completed andsubmitted within 1, 2, or 3 days of an echocardiography assessment(e.g., within 2 days). In some embodiments, the PSF contains a statementby a doctor regarding the assessment outcomes, e.g., whether an LVOTgradient was above or below a threshold and/or whether an LVEF was aboveor below a threshold.

In some embodiments, the present risk mitigation methods comprise adispensing limit, wherein a certain number of days of medication arerequested, supplied, and/or received. In some embodiments, thedispensing limit for the myosin inhibitor (or pharmaceutical compositionthereof) is a 28 to 90 day supply, or a 28 to 56 day supply, or a 30-40day supply, e.g., a 35-day supply. For example, in some embodiments, themethod comprises requesting a dispensing of the myosin inhibitor (orpharmaceutical composition thereof) to the pharmacy, hospital, doctor,or patient, wherein the amount requested is equal to the dispensinglimit (e.g., a 35-day supply).

FIG. 8 shows a schedule for echocardiogram assessments, PSF submissions,and dispensing during the first 14 weeks following initiation of myosininhibitor treatment. Implementation rules are set as follows. Each “WeekX echo” should occur within that week (eg, the Week 4 echo should occurbetween Day 22 and Day 28). Prescribers will be educated to scheduletheir patients' Week 4, Week 8, and Week 12 echoes at treatmentinitiation to support scheduling approximately 4 weeks apart.Prescribers will be educated to submit their PSF within 2 days after theecho is performed. There will be a deadline programmed in the REMSadministrator portal for PSF submission within 3 days following the echodeadline (eg, for Week 4, the deadline is Day 31). Dispense will be helduntil the PSF is received. Pharmacy authorization and dispense occursonce the PSF is received (eg, for Week 4, this can occur any time fromDay 22 and Day 31). Pharmacies must confirm PSF submission and authorizedispense by the PSF submission deadline (eg, for Week 4, pharmacy mustauthorize dispense by Day 31). Based on this rule, patients will receivethe new dispense from the day that the echo is performed to 4 days afterthe PSF submission deadline (based on the standard range of time frompharmacy authorization to patient receipt of drug-0 to 4 days with a2-day average). A 35-day dispensing limit ensures no interruption inaccess to drug while the prescriber interprets the first echo, the PSFis submitted, and the dispense is authorized by the pharmacy and shippedto patient. FIG. 9 shows the schedule for echocardiogram assessments anddispensing during the first year following initiation of myosininhibitor treatment. In Year 2 and beyond, dispensing will increase to a90-day limit while the patient is on a stable dose (ie, no dose changewithin 12 weeks); if a patient requires a dose change, there will be a35-day limit for that dispense. Once the patient is back on a stabledose, dispensing will return to a 90-day limit.

In some embodiments, disclosed herein is a method of controlling thedistribution of a myosin inhibitor, the method comprising: certifying ahealthcare provider and a pharmacy in a risk mitigation program;enrolling a patient in a risk mitigation program; receiving a patientstatus form with information regarding one or more echocardiogramassessments of the patient during treatment with the myosin inhibitor;receiving confirmation that screening for drug-drug interactions wasperformed; processing the patient status form; and authorizingdispensing of the myosin inhibitor to a pharmacy, wherein saidauthorization is subject to a dispense limit.

In some embodiments, the information regarding one or moreechocardiogram assessments in the patient status form comprises (i)information regarding a Valsalva LVOT gradient of the patient duringtreatment with the myosin inhibitor and (ii) information regarding aLVEF of the patient during treatment with the myosin inhibitor. In someembodiments, the information regarding a Valsalva LVOT gradient isinformation regarding whether a Valsalva LVOT gradient has beendetermined. In some embodiments, the information regarding a ValsalvaLVOT gradient is information regarding whether the Valsalva LVOTgradient is above or below one or more threshold(s). In someembodiments, the information regarding LVEF is information regardingwhether an LVEF has been determined. In some embodiments, theinformation regarding LVEF is information regarding whether the LVEF isabove or below one or more threshold(s). In some embodiments, the methodfurther comprises providing information regarding drug-druginteractions. In some embodiments, the dispense limit is a 28 to 90 daysupply, or a 28 to 56 day supply, or a 30-40 day supply, e.g., a 35-daysupply of the myosin inhibitor to the pharmacy. In some embodiments, thepatient status form must be submitted within a prescribed time window,e.g., at or near the conclusion of a treatment period as describedherein. In some embodiments, the method includes verifying that theechocardiogram was performed during the prescribed time window, and/orthat the patient status form with echocardiogram information wassubmitted during the prescribed time window. In some embodiments, if thepatient status form is not received within the prescribed time windowand/or if the echocardiogram was not performed within the prescribedtime window, then dispensing is not authorized.

In some embodiments, the method further comprises withholding dispensingof drug until the patient status form is received. In some embodiments,the method further comprises withholding dispensing of drug until acomplete patient status form is received and continuing to withholddispensing of drug when an incomplete patient status form is received.In some embodiments, the method further comprises withholding dispensingof drug when the patient status form indicates that the LVEF of thepatient is less than 50%. In some embodiments, the information regardingone or more echocardiogram assessments in the patient status form isreceived via a web-based portal. In some embodiments, receivingconfirmation that screening for drug-drug interactions was performedcomprises receiving confirmation from the pharmacy and/or the healthcareprovider. In some embodiments, receiving confirmation that screening fordrug-drug interactions was performed comprises receiving confirmationfrom both the pharmacy and the healthcare provider. In some embodiments,receiving confirmation that screening for drug-drug interactions wasperformed further comprises receiving a confirmation from the healthcareprovider that no drug-drug interactions are present. In someembodiments, receiving confirmation that screening for drug-druginteractions was performed further comprises receiving a confirmationfrom the pharmacy that no drug-drug interactions are present.

In some embodiments, the patient status form is received via a datastorage facility. The data storage facility may include a database ofpatient records, each patient record having a dispense authorizationfield for entering a first prescription of mavacamten. A system for theREMS may further include a central controller having one or moreprocessors coupled to a communication network, which central controlleris coupled to the data storage facility to read and write data to thedata storage facility via a network. A REMS system may further include adrug storage facility having mavacamten stored therein. The centralcontroller of the system may be programmed to monitor drug inventory inthe drug storage facility and further programmed to control dispensingof mavacamten from the drug storage facility.

The central controller may control transmission and receipt of data toand from the data storage facility via the network. The centralcontroller may be programed to output via the network a first dispenseauthorization of a first prescription of mavacamten to a specificpatient previously subjected to an assessment (e.g., as describedherein.) In some embodiments, output of the dispense authorization isdependent upon the results of the assessment—e.g., an echocardiogram,LVOT gradient, LVEF. The central controller may be further programmed tooutput a time period over which use of mavacamten by a patient isauthorized and to schedule a subsequent assessment for the patient whichsubsequent test results for the patient are required to be receivedbefore authorizing additional mavacamten to be dispensed for thepatient. The central controller may be programmed to take an actiondependent upon subsequent test results selected from authorizing anadditional prescription, a change to the prescription and output of aproposal for cessation of the prescription.

Referring to FIG. 21 , in some implementations, an example medicationdispensation authorization system 100 includes a remote system 140 incommunication with one or more user devices 10 via, for example, one ormore networks. The remote system 140 may be a single computer, multiplecomputers, or a distributed system (e.g., a cloud environment) havingscalable/elastic resources 142 including computing resources 144 (e.g.,data processing hardware) and/or storage resources 146 (e.g., memoryhardware). A data store 148 (i.e., a remote storage device) may beoverlain on the storage resources 146 to allow scalable use of thestorage resources 146 by one or more of the clients (e.g., the userdevice 10) or the computing resources 144. Additionally oralternatively, the data store 148 is independent from the remote system140 and the remote system 140 communications with the data store via,for example, a network.

The remote system 140 executes a dispensation authorization controller150. The dispensation authorization controller 150 obtains or receives ahealthcare professional (HCP) assessment record 20 associated with apatient 14. The HCP assessment record 20 includes a procedure result 22or assessment as described herein. In some implementations, theprocedure result 22 includes results of an echocardiogram. For example,the echocardiogram result includes a left ventricular ejection fraction(LVEF), a left ventricular outflow tract (LVOT) gradient, etc., derivedfrom an echocardiogram procedure. In some examples, the HCP assessmentrecord 20 includes risk events (e.g., one or more clinical heart failureevents), and/or risks of potential drug-drug interactions. Thedispensation authorization controller 150 may receive HCP assessmentrecord 20 from a healthcare provider 12 via a user device 10 (e.g., at adoctor's office, hospital, or other healthcare provider facility).

The dispensation authorization controller 150 also obtains a pharmacyassessment record 30 associated with the patient 14. The pharmacyassessment record 30 includes a medical condition 32 of the patient 14(e.g., heart conditions, allergies, etc.). Additionally oralternatively, the pharmacy assessment record 30 includes concomitantmedications and supplements and/or potential drug-drug interactions. Thedispensation authorization controller 150 may obtain or receive thepharmacy assessment record 30 from a pharmacy 34 or other entity onbehalf of the pharmacy 34. The HCP assessment record 20 and/or thepharmacy assessment record 30 may be stored at the data store 148 alongwith any other number of other records 20, 30 for any number of patients14. Healthcare providers 12, pharmacies 34, and any other entities mayautomatically upload records 20, 30 to the data store 148 as they becomeavailable. Alternatively, the dispensation authorization controller 150may request the records 20, 30 (e.g., periodically or on demand) andstore the received records 20, 30 at the data store 148.

The dispensation authorization controller 150 may determine, using theHCP assessment record 20, whether the patient 14 is authorized toreceive a prescription authorization 152 authorizing the patient 14 useof a prescription medication 36. In some examples, the prescriptionmedication includes a myosin inhibitor such as mavacamten. In someimplementations, the dispensation authorization controller 150determines whether the patient 14 is authorized to receive theprescription medication 36 in response to a prescription request (e.g.,from the patient 14, the healthcare provider 12, and/or the pharmacy34). In some examples, a healthcare provider (e.g., at the pharmacy 34,such as a pharmacist) determines whether a prescription authorization152 is available (e.g., by querying the dispensation authorizationcontroller 150 and/or the data store 148. When the healthcare providerdetermines that the patient 14 has a prescription authorization 152, thehealthcare provider may provide the pharmacy assessment record 30 to thedispensation authorization controller 150. That is, in some examples, ahealthcare provider (e.g., a pharmacist) provides the pharmacyassessment record 30 to the dispensation authorization controller 150and/or the data store 148 in response to receiving or validating theprescription authorization 152.

When the patient 14 is authorized to receive the prescriptionauthorization 152 (e.g., the procedure result 22 indicates that thepatient 14 is a satisfactory candidate for the prescription medication36), the dispensation authorization controller 150 determines, using thepharmacy assessment record 30, whether the pharmacy 34 is authorized todispense the prescription medication 36 to the patient 14. For example,the dispensation authorization controller 150 determines whether thepharmacy assessment record 30 includes satisfactory pharmacy information(e.g., regarding the patient's medical conditions 32), concomitantmedications and supplements, and/or potential drug-drug interactions(e.g., between different medications the patient 14 receives).

When the pharmacy 34 is authorized to dispense the prescriptionmedication to the patient 14, the dispensation authorization controller150 generates a dispensation authorization 154 and transmits theprescription authorization 152 and/or the dispensation authorization 154to the pharmacy 34.

The pharmacy 34 may dispense or distribute the prescription medication36 to the patient 14 as authorized by the dispensation authorization154. For example, the dispensation authorization 154 includes a quantityof the prescription medication 36 the patient 14 is authorized toreceive and/or a period of time (e.g., a dose schedule dictating timesand/or frequencies to take the prescription medication 36) the patient14 is authorized to receive the prescription medication 36. Thedispensation authorization controller 150 may determine, using the HCPassessment record 20 and/or the pharmacy assessment record 30, that thedispensation authorization 154 indicates a non-standard supply of theprescription medication 36 (e.g., a quantity and/or frequency that ismore or less than a standard supply or dose).

The pharmacy 34 may require an updated or new dispensation authorization154 prior to adjusting the quantity, period of time, or any otherparameters of the distribution of the prescription medication 36 to thepatient 14. In some implementations, the dispensation authorizationcontroller 150 (e.g., after the period of time has elapsed) determineswhether an updated procedure result 22 associated with the patient 14 isavailable.

For example, the dispensation authorization controller 150 determineswhether a new or updated procedure result 22 is available from thehealthcare provider 12 or data store 148 (e.g., the patient 14 underwenta second procedure to obtain the updated procedure result 22). When theupdated procedure result 22 is not available, the dispensationauthorization controller 150 may decline to update the dispensationauthorization 154, thus prohibiting the pharmacy from adjusting thequantity or period of time for the prescription medication 36 (e.g.,deny any refills). When the updated procedure result 22 is available,the dispensation authorization controller 150 may update, using theupdated procedure result, the dispensation authorization 154. Forexample, the updated dispensation authorization adjusts the quantity ofthe prescription medication 36 the patient 14 is authorized to receiveand/or adjusts the period of time (e.g., the dose schedule) the patient14 is authorized to receive the prescription medication 36.

In some implementations, when the patient 14 is not authorized toreceive the prescription medication 36 and/or the pharmacy 34 is notauthorized to dispense the prescription medication 36 to the patient 14,the dispensation authorization controller 150 generates a report. Forexample, when the HCP assessment record 20 and/or the pharmacyassessment record 30 includes unsatisfactory reporting information(e.g., regarding the experience of a clinical heart failure), thedispensation authorization controller 150 automatically generates areport including or referencing the unsatisfactory information andtransmits the report to one or more regulatory agencies.

FIG. 22 is a flowchart of an exemplary arrangement of operations for acomputer-implemented method 2200 that when executed by data processinghardware 144 causes the data processing hardware 144 to performoperations. The method 2200, at operation 2202 includes obtaining an HCPassessment record 20 associated with a patient 14. The HCP assessmentrecord includes a procedure result 22. At operation 2204, the method2200 includes determining, using the HCP assessment record 20, whetherthe patient 14 is authorized to receive a prescription authorization 152authorizing use of a prescription medication 36. When the patient 14 isauthorized to receive the prescription medication 36, the method 2200includes, at operation 2206, obtaining a pharmacy assessment record 30associated with the patient 14. The pharmacy assessment record 30includes a medical condition 32 of the patient 14. At operation 2208,the method 2200 includes determining, using the pharmacy assessmentrecord 30, whether a pharmacy 34 is authorized to dispense theprescription medication 36 to the patient 14. When the pharmacy 34 isauthorized to dispense the prescription medication 36 to the patient 14,the method 2200 also includes, at operation 2210, generating adispensation authorization 154 and, at operation 2212, transmitting thedispensation authorization 154 to the pharmacy 34.

FIG. 24 is a flowchart of an alternative exemplary arrangement ofoperations for a computer-implemented method 200 that when executed bydata processing hardware 144 causes the data processing hardware 144 toperform operations. The method 200, at operation 202 includes obtainingan HCP assessment record 20 associated with a patient 14. The HCPassessment record includes a procedure result 22. At operation 204, themethod 200 includes obtaining a pharmacy assessment record 30 associatedwith the patient 14. The pharmacy assessment record 30 includes amedical condition 32 of the patient 14. At operation 206, the method 200includes determining, using the HCP assessment record 20, whether thepatient 14 is authorized to receive a prescription authorization 152authorizing use of a prescription medication 36. When the patient 14 isauthorized to receive the prescription medication 36, the method 200includes, at operation 208, determining, using the pharmacy assessmentrecord 30, whether a pharmacy 34 is authorized to dispense theprescription medication 36 to the patient 14 and, when the pharmacy 34is authorized to dispense the prescription medication 36 to the patient14, at operation 210, generating a dispensation authorization 154 and,at operation 212, transmitting the dispensation authorization 154 to thepharmacy 34.

FIG. 23 is a schematic view of an example computing device 2300 that maybe used to implement the systems and methods described in this document.The computing device 2300 is intended to represent various forms ofdigital computers, such as laptops, desktops, workstations, personaldigital assistants, servers, blade servers, mainframes, and otherappropriate computers. The components shown here, their connections andrelationships, and their functions, are meant to be exemplary only, andare not meant to limit implementations of the inventions describedand/or claimed in this document.

The computing device 2300 includes a processor 2310, memory 2320, astorage device 2330, a high-speed interface/controller 2340 connectingto the memory 2320 and high-speed expansion ports 2350, and a low speedinterface/controller 2360 connecting to a low speed bus 2370 and astorage device 2330. Each of the components 2310, 2320, 2330, 2340,2350, and 2360, are interconnected using various busses, and may bemounted on a common motherboard or in other manners as appropriate. Theprocessor 2310 can process instructions for execution within thecomputing device 2300, including instructions stored in the memory 2320or on the storage device 2330 to display graphical information for agraphical user interface (GUI) on an external input/output device, suchas display 2380 coupled to high speed interface 2340. In otherimplementations, multiple processors and/or multiple buses may be used,as appropriate, along with multiple memories and types of memory. Also,multiple computing devices 2300 may be connected, with each deviceproviding portions of the necessary operations (e.g., as a server bank,a group of blade servers, or a multi-processor system).

The memory 2320 stores information non-transitorily within the computingdevice 2300. The memory 2320 may be a computer-readable medium, avolatile memory unit(s), or non-volatile memory unit(s). Thenon-transitory memory 2320 may be physical devices used to storeprograms (e.g., sequences of instructions) or data (e.g., program stateinformation) on a temporary or permanent basis for use by the computingdevice 2300. Examples of non-volatile memory include, but are notlimited to, flash memory and read-only memory (ROM)/programmableread-only memory (PROM)/erasable programmable read-only memory(EPROM)/electronically erasable programmable read-only memory (EEPROM)(e.g., typically used for firmware, such as boot programs). Examples ofvolatile memory include, but are not limited to, random access memory(RAM), dynamic random access memory (DRAM), static random access memory(SRAM), phase change memory (PCM) as well as disks or tapes.

The storage device 2330 is capable of providing mass storage for thecomputing device 2300. In some implementations, the storage device 2330is a computer-readable medium. In various different implementations, thestorage device 2330 may be a floppy disk device, a hard disk device, anoptical disk device, or a tape device, a flash memory or other similarsolid state memory device, or an array of devices, including devices ina storage area network or other configurations. In additionalimplementations, a computer program product is tangibly embodied in aninformation carrier. The computer program product contains instructionsthat, when executed, perform one or more methods, such as thosedescribed above. The information carrier is a computer- ormachine-readable medium, such as the memory 2320, the storage device2330, or memory on processor 2310.

The high speed controller 2340 manages bandwidth-intensive operationsfor the computing device 2300, while the low speed controller 2360manages lower bandwidth-intensive operations. Such allocation of dutiesis exemplary only. In some implementations, the high-speed controller2340 is coupled to the memory 2320, the display 2380 (e.g., through agraphics processor or accelerator), and to the high-speed expansionports 2350, which may accept various expansion cards (not shown). Insome implementations, the low-speed controller 2360 is coupled to thestorage device 2330 and a low-speed expansion port 2390. The low-speedexpansion port 2390, which may include various communication ports(e.g., USB, Bluetooth, Ethernet, wireless Ethernet), may be coupled toone or more input/output devices, such as a keyboard, a pointing device,a scanner, or a networking device such as a switch or router, e.g.,through a network adapter.

The computing device 2300 may be implemented in a number of differentforms, as shown in the figure. For example, it may be implemented as astandard server 2300 a or multiple times in a group of such servers 2300a, as a laptop computer 2300 b, or as part of a rack server system 2300c.

Various implementations of the systems and techniques described hereincan be realized in digital electronic and/or optical circuitry,integrated circuitry, specially designed ASICs (application specificintegrated circuits), computer hardware, firmware, software, and/orcombinations thereof. These various implementations can includeimplementation in one or more computer programs that are executableand/or interpretable on a programmable system including at least oneprogrammable processor, which may be special or general purpose, coupledto receive data and instructions from, and to transmit data andinstructions to, a storage system, at least one input device, and atleast one output device.

A software application (i.e., a software resource) may refer to computersoftware that causes a computing device to perform a task. In someexamples, a software application may be referred to as an “application,”an “app,” or a “program.” Example applications include, but are notlimited to, system diagnostic applications, system managementapplications, system maintenance applications, word processingapplications, spreadsheet applications, messaging applications, mediastreaming applications, social networking applications, and gamingapplications.

These computer programs (also known as programs, software, softwareapplications or code) include machine instructions for a programmableprocessor, and can be implemented in a high-level procedural and/orobject-oriented programming language, and/or in assembly/machinelanguage. As used herein, the terms “machine-readable medium” and“computer-readable medium” refer to any computer program product,non-transitory computer readable medium, apparatus and/or device (e.g.,magnetic discs, optical disks, memory, Programmable Logic Devices(PLDs)) used to provide machine instructions and/or data to aprogrammable processor, including a machine-readable medium thatreceives machine instructions as a machine-readable signal. The term“machine-readable signal” refers to any signal used to provide machineinstructions and/or data to a programmable processor.

The processes and logic flows described in this specification can beperformed by one or more programmable processors, also referred to asdata processing hardware, executing one or more computer programs toperform functions by operating on input data and generating output. Theprocesses and logic flows can also be performed by special purpose logiccircuitry, e.g., an FPGA (field programmable gate array) or an ASIC(application specific integrated circuit). Processors suitable for theexecution of a computer program include, by way of example, both generaland special purpose microprocessors, and any one or more processors ofany kind of digital computer. Generally, a processor will receiveinstructions and data from a read only memory or a random access memoryor both. The essential elements of a computer are a processor forperforming instructions and one or more memory devices for storinginstructions and data. Generally, a computer will also include, or beoperatively coupled to receive data from or transfer data to, or both,one or more mass storage devices for storing data, e.g., magnetic,magneto optical disks, or optical disks. However, a computer need nothave such devices. Computer readable media suitable for storing computerprogram instructions and data include all forms of non-volatile memory,media and memory devices, including by way of example semiconductormemory devices, e.g., EPROM, EEPROM, and flash memory devices; magneticdisks, e.g., internal hard disks or removable disks; magneto opticaldisks; and CD ROM and DVD-ROM disks. The processor and the memory can besupplemented by, or incorporated in, special purpose logic circuitry.

To provide for interaction with a user, one or more aspects of thedisclosure can be implemented on a computer having a display device,e.g., a CRT (cathode ray tube), LCD (liquid crystal display) monitor, ortouch screen for displaying information to the user and optionally akeyboard and a pointing device, e.g., a mouse or a trackball, by whichthe user can provide input to the computer. Other kinds of devices canbe used to provide interaction with a user as well; for example,feedback provided to the user can be any form of sensory feedback, e.g.,visual feedback, auditory feedback, or tactile feedback; and input fromthe user can be received in any form, including acoustic, speech, ortactile input. In addition, a computer can interact with a user bysending documents to and receiving documents from a device that is usedby the user; for example, by sending web pages to a web browser on auser's client device in response to requests received from the webbrowser.

Further aspects and embodiments of the invention are described below.

In one aspect, described herein is a method of treating a patient inneed thereof with a myosin inhibitor, comprising:

-   -   administering a starting dose of the myosin inhibitor to the        patient for a first treatment period;    -   when a first measurement of left ventricular outflow tract        obstruction of the patient taken at or near the conclusion of        the first treatment period is below a threshold value,        administering a first reduced dose of the myosin inhibitor to        the patient during a second treatment period wherein the first        reduced dose is less than the starting dose; and    -   when a second measurement of left ventricular outflow tract        obstruction of the patient taken at or near the conclusion of        the second treatment period is below a threshold value,        administering a second reduced dose of the myosin inhibitor to        the patient during a third treatment period, wherein the second        reduced dose is less than a dose of the myosin inhibitor        administered immediately prior to the second reduced dose.

In some embodiments, the method further comprises:

-   -   obtaining a first measurement of left ventricular outflow tract        obstruction of the patient taken at or near the conclusion of        the first treatment period; and    -   obtaining a second measurement of left ventricular outflow tract        obstruction of the patient taken at or near the conclusion of        the second treatment period.

In some embodiments, the second treatment period immediately follows thefirst treatment period.

In some embodiments, the third treatment period immediately follows thesecond treatment period.

In some embodiments, the dose of the myosin inhibitor administered tothe patient is not increased until after the third treatment period.

In some embodiments, the first and second measurements are taken usingechocardiography.

In some embodiments, the first measurement of left ventricular outflowtract obstruction is a measurement of Valsalva LVOT gradient.

In some embodiments, the second measurement of left ventricular outflowtract obstruction is a measurement of Valsalva LVOT gradient.

In some embodiments, the threshold value is a Valsalva LVOT gradient of20 mmHg.

In some embodiments, the patient's risk of an adverse event is reducedas compared to continued administration of the myosin inhibitor at thestarting dose.

In some embodiments, the first treatment period is about 4 weeks.

In some embodiments, the second treatment period is about 4 weeks.

In some embodiments, the first, second, and third treatment periods areeach about 4 weeks.

In some embodiments, the patient is suffering from symptomaticobstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy.

In some embodiments, the patient is suffering from symptomatic New YorkHeart Association (NYHA) class II-III obstructive hypertrophiccardiomyopathy.

In some embodiments, the myosin inhibitor is selected from the groupconsisting of a compound of group (I), a compound of group (II), acompound of group (III), mavacamten, MYK-581, aficamten, andpharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof.

In some embodiments, the myosin inhibitor is mavacamten or apharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.

In some embodiments, the myosin inhibitor is mavacamten.

In some embodiments, the starting dose is about 5 mg per day ofmavacamten.

In some embodiments, the first reduced dose is less than about 5 mg perday of mavacamten.

In some embodiments, the first reduced dose is selected from the groupconsisting of about 2.5 mg per day of mavacamten, about 1 mg per day ofmavacamten, or 0 mg per day of mavacamten.

In some embodiments, the second reduced dose is about 1 mg per day ofmavacamten or 0 mg per day of mavacamten.

In some embodiments, the first reduced dose is about 2.5 mg per day ofmavacamten and the second reduced dose is 0 mg per day of mavacamten.

In some embodiments, a left ventricular ejection fraction of the patientat or near the conclusion of the first and second treatment periods isgreater than or equal to about 50%.

Another aspect disclosed herein is a method of treating symptomaticobstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy in a patient in need thereof,comprising:

-   -   administering a starting dose of 5 mg per day of mavacamten to        the patient for a first treatment period, wherein the first        treatment period is about 4 weeks;    -   administering 2.5 mg per day of mavacamten to the patient for a        second treatment period when a Valsalva left ventricular outflow        tract (LVOT) gradient of the patient taken at or near the        conclusion of the first treatment period is below 20 mmHg,        wherein the second treatment period is about 4 weeks; and    -   administrating 0 mg per day of mavacamten to the patient for a        third treatment period when a Valsalva left ventricular outflow        tract (LVOT) gradient of the patient taken at or near the        conclusion of the second treatment period is below 20 mmHg,        wherein the third treatment period is about 4 weeks.

In some embodiments, the second treatment period immediately follows thefirst treatment period.

In some embodiments, the third treatment period immediately follows thesecond treatment period.

In some embodiments, the method further comprises administering 2.5 mgper day of mavacamten to the patient for a fourth treatment period whena measurement of left ventricular ejection fraction of the patient takenat or near the conclusion of the third treatment period is greater thanor equal to about 50%, wherein the fourth treatment period is about 4weeks

In some embodiments, the fourth treatment period immediately follows thethird treatment period.

In some embodiments, the patient has a LVEF of greater than or equal toabout 50%.

Another aspect described herein is a method of treating a patient inneed thereof with a myosin inhibitor, the method comprising the stepsof:

-   -   (a) administering a starting dose of the myosin inhibitor during        a first treatment period;    -   (b) assessing the patient for left ventricular outflow tract        obstruction to obtain a first assessment outcome and determining        whether the first assessment outcome is below a first threshold        value;    -   (c) when the first assessment outcome is below a first threshold        value, administering a second dose during a second treatment        period, wherein the second dose is less than the starting dose;    -   (d) assessing the patient for left ventricular outflow tract        obstruction to obtain a second assessment outcome and        determining whether the second assessment outcome is below a        second threshold value; and    -   (e) when the second assessment outcome is below a second        threshold value, administering a third dose during a third        treatment period, wherein the third dose is less than the second        dose.

In some embodiments, the method further comprises the steps of:

-   -   (f) at or near the conclusion of the third treatment period,        assessing the patient for left ventricular outflow tract        obstruction to obtain a third assessment outcome and determining        whether the third assessment outcome is greater than or equal to        a third threshold value, and assessing the left ventricular        ejection fraction (LVEF) of the patient; and    -   (g) when the third assessment outcome is greater than or equal        to a third threshold value and the LVEF of the patient is        greater than or equal to a LVEF threshold, administering a        fourth dose during a fourth treatment period, wherein the fourth        dose is greater than the third dose.

In some embodiments, the method further comprises the steps of:

-   -   (f) at or near the conclusion of the third treatment period,        assessing the left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) of the        patient; and    -   (g) when the LVEF of the patient is greater than or equal to a        safety threshold, administering a fourth dose during a fourth        treatment period, wherein the fourth dose is greater than the        third dose.

In some embodiments, the method further comprises the steps of:

-   -   (h) at or near the conclusion of the fourth treatment period,        assessing the patient for left ventricular outflow tract        obstruction to obtain a fourth assessment outcome and        determining whether the fourth assessment outcome is greater        than or equal to a fourth threshold value, and assessing the        left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) of the patient; and    -   (i) when the fourth assessment outcome is greater than or equal        to the fourth threshold value and the LVEF of the patient is        greater than or equal to a LVEF threshold, administering a fifth        dose during a fifth treatment period, wherein the fifth dose is        greater than the fourth dose.

In some embodiments, the first and second assessments are performed by anon-invasive technique.

In some embodiments, the third assessment is performed by a non-invasivetechnique.

In some embodiments, the non-invasive technique comprisesechocardiography

In some embodiments, the non-invasive technique comprises a cardiacimaging technique.

In some embodiments, the non-invasive technique comprises measurement ofLVOT gradient with Valsalva maneuver.

In some embodiments, the first assessment outcome is a first ValsalvaLVOT gradient and the second assessment outcome is a second ValsalvaLVOT gradient.

In some embodiments, the first threshold value and the second thresholdvalue are each a Valsalva LVOT gradient.

In some embodiments, the first threshold value and the second thresholdvalue are each a Valsalva LVOT gradient of 20 mmHg.

In some embodiments, the method mitigates the risk of an adverse event.

In some embodiments, the adverse event is systolic dysfunction.

In some embodiments, the adverse event is heart failure.

In some embodiments, the patient's risk of the adverse event is reducedas compared to continued administration of the myosin inhibitor at thestarting dose.

In some embodiments, the myosin inhibitor is selected from the groupconsisting of a compound of group (I), a compound of group (II), acompound of group (III), mavacamten, MYK-581, and aficamten, andpharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof.

In some embodiments, the myosin inhibitor is mavacamten or apharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.

In some embodiments, the myosin inhibitor is mavacamten.

In some embodiments, the starting dose is 5 mg per day of mavacamten.

In some embodiments, the second dose is less than 5 mg per day ofmavacamten.

In some embodiments, the second dose is 2.5 mg per day of mavacamten.

In some embodiments, the third dose is less than 2.5 mg per day ofmavacamten.

In some embodiments, the third dose is 0 mg per day of mavacamten or 1mg per day of mavacamten.

In some embodiments, the patient is suffering from obstructivehypertrophic cardiomyopathy (oHCM).

In some embodiments, the patient is suffering from symptomatic New YorkHeart Association (NYHA) class II-III oHCM.

In some embodiments, a dose of 0 mg is administered during the thirdtreatment period.

In some embodiments, the dose of the myosin inhibitor administered tothe patient is not increased until after the third treatment period.

In some embodiments, the LVEF threshold is 55%.

In some embodiments, the safety threshold is 50%.

In some embodiments, the method further comprises assessing the patientfor left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) at or near the conclusionof the first treatment period and at or near the conclusion of thesecond treatment period.

In some embodiments, the method further comprises temporarilydiscontinuing treatment when the LVEF assessment at or near theconclusion of the first or second treatment period is less than 50%.

In some embodiments, the first treatment period is about four weeks andthe second treatment period is about four weeks.

In some embodiments, the first treatment period is about four weeks, thesecond treatment period is about four weeks, and the third treatmentperiod is about four weeks.

Yet another aspect disclosed herein is a method treating a patient inneed thereof with mavacamten, the method comprising the steps of:

-   -   (a) administering 5 mg per day of mavacamten to the patient        during a first treatment period;    -   (b) assessing the patient for LVOT gradient with Valsalva        maneuver to determine a first Valsalva LVOT gradient;    -   (c) administering 2.5 mg per day of mavacamten per day to the        patient during a second treatment period when the first Valsalva        LVOT gradient is below 20 mmHg;    -   (d) assessing the patient for LVOT gradient with Valsalva        maneuver to determine a second Valsalva LVOT gradient; and    -   (e) administering 0 mg or 1 mg of mavacamten per day to the        patient for a third treatment period when the second Valsalva        LVOT gradient is below 20 mmHg.

In some embodiments, the method further comprises the steps of:

-   -   (f) at or near the conclusion of the third treatment period,        assessing the patient for LVOT gradient with Valsalva maneuver        to determine a third Valsalva LVOT gradient and assessing the        left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) of the patient; and    -   (g) administering 2.5 mg of mavacamten per day to the patient        for a fourth treatment period when the third Valsalva LVOT        gradient is greater than or equal to 30 mmHg and the LVEF of the        patient is greater than or equal to 55%.

In some embodiments, the method further comprises the steps of:

-   -   (f) at or near the conclusion of the third treatment period,        assessing the left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) of the        patient; and    -   (g) administering 2.5 mg of mavacamten per day to the patient        for a fourth treatment period when the LVEF of the patient is        greater than or equal to 50%.

In some embodiments, the method further comprises the steps of:

-   -   (h) at or near the conclusion of the fourth treatment period,        assessing the patient for LVOT gradient with Valsalva maneuver        to determine a fourth Valsalva LVOT gradient and assessing the        left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) of the patient; and    -   (i) administering 5 mg of mavacamten per day to the patient for        a fifth treatment period when the fourth Valsalva LVOT gradient        is greater than or equal to 30 mmHg and the LVEF of the patient        is greater than or equal to 55%.

Another aspect disclosed herein is a method of administering mavacamtento a patient, wherein the patient is suffering from oHCM, comprising thesteps of:

-   -   (a) administering to the patient a starting dose of 5 mg per day        of mavacamten for a first treatment period;    -   (b) assessing the patient for LVOT gradient with Valsalva        maneuver to determine a first Valsalva LVOT gradient;    -   (c) administering to the patient 2.5 mg per day of mavacamten        for a second treatment period when the first Valsalva LVOT        gradient is less than 20 mmHg;    -   (d) assessing the patient for LVOT gradient with Valsalva        maneuver to determine a second Valsalva LVOT gradient;    -   (e) administering to the patient 0 mg per day of mavacamten for        a third treatment period when the second Valsalva LVOT gradient        is less than 20 mmHg;    -   (f) assessing the patient to determine a first left ventricular        ejection fraction (LVEF); and    -   (g) administering to the patient 2.5 mg per day of mavacamten        for a fourth treatment period when the first LVEF is greater        than or equal to 50%.

In some embodiments, the method further comprises the steps of:

-   -   (h) assessing the patient for LVOT gradient with Valsalva        maneuver to determine a third Valsalva LVOT gradient and        assessing the patient to determine a second left ventricular        ejection fraction (LVEF); and    -   (i) administering to the patient 5 mg per day of mavacamten for        a fifth treatment period when the third Valsalva LVOT gradient        is greater than or equal to 30 mmHg and the second LVEF is        greater than or equal to 55%.

In some embodiments, a risk of systolic dysfunction and/or heart failurein the patient is reduced as compared to continued administration of themyosin inhibitor at the starting dose.

In some embodiments, the first treatment period is about four weeks andthe second treatment period is about four weeks.

In some embodiments, the third treatment period is about four weeks.

In some embodiments, the fourth treatment period is about twelve weeks.

In some embodiments, the patient is suffering from symptomatic New YorkHeart Association (NYHA) class II-III oHCM.

Still another aspect disclosed herein is a method of administeringmavacamten to a patient, wherein the patient is suffering from oHCM,comprising the steps of:

-   -   administering to the patient a starting dose of 5 mg per day of        mavacamten for a first treatment period;    -   assessing the patient for LVOT gradient with Valsalva maneuver        to determine a first Valsalva LVOT gradient;    -   administering a second dose of mavacamten during a second        treatment period, wherein if the first Valsalva LVOT gradient is        less than 20 mmHg, then the second dose is 2.5 mg per day, and        wherein if the first Valsalva LVOT gradient is greater than or        equal to 20 mmHg, then the second dose is 5 mg per day;    -   assessing the patient for LVOT gradient with Valsalva maneuver        to determine a second Valsalva LVOT gradient; and    -   administering a third dose of mavacamten during a third        treatment period, wherein if the second Valsalva LVOT gradient        is less than 20 mmHg, then the third dose is less than the        second dose and the third dose is 2.5 mg, 1 mg, or 0 mg per day;        and wherein if the first Valsalva LVOT gradient is greater than        or equal to 20 mmHg, then the third dose is the same as the        second dose and the third dose is 5 mg or 2.5 mg per day.

In some embodiments, the patient receives a third dose of 0 mg per dayduring the third treatment period; the method further comprising thesteps of:

-   -   assessing the patient to determine a first left ventricular        ejection fraction (LVEF); and    -   administering a fourth dose of mavacamten during a fourth        treatment period, wherein if the first LVEF is greater than or        equal to 50%, then the fourth dose is 2.5 mg per day, and        wherein if the first LVEF is less than 50%, then the fourth dose        is 0 mg per day.

In some embodiments, the patient receives a third dose of 1 mg per day,2.5 mg per day, or 5 mg per day during the third treatment period; themethod further comprising the steps of:

-   -   assessing the patient for LVOT gradient with Valsalva maneuver        to determine a third Valsalva LVOT gradient and assessing the        patient to determine a first left ventricular ejection fraction        (LVEF); and    -   administering a fourth dose of mavacamten during a fourth        treatment period, wherein if the third Valsalva LVOT gradient is        greater than or equal to 30 mmHg and the first LVEF is greater        than or equal to 55%, then the fourth dose is greater than the        third dose and the fourth dose is 2.5 mg, 5 mg, or 10 mg per        day, and wherein if the third Valsalva LVOT gradient is less        than 30 mmHg or the first LVEF is less than 55%, then the fourth        dose is the same as the third dose and the fourth dose is 1 mg,        2.5 mg, or 5 mg per day.

In some embodiments, a risk of systolic dysfunction and/or heart failurein the patient is reduced as compared to if the patient receivedcontinued administration of mavacamten at the starting dose.

In some embodiments, the first treatment period is about four weeks andthe second treatment period is about four weeks.

In some embodiments, the third treatment period is about four weeks.

In some embodiments, the fourth treatment period is about twelve weeks.

In some embodiments, the patient is suffering from symptomatic New YorkHeart Association (NYHA) class II-III oHCM.

Still another aspect disclosed herein is a method of treating a patientin need thereof with a myosin inhibitor, comprising:

-   -   administering a starting dose of a myosin inhibitor to the        patient for a first treatment period;    -   administering a second dose of the myosin inhibitor to the        patient for a second treatment period, wherein:    -   if a LVOT gradient of the patient taken at or near the        conclusion of the first treatment period is below a threshold        value, then the second dose is less than the starting dose, and    -   if a LVOT gradient of the patient taken at or near the        conclusion of the first treatment period is greater than or        equal to the threshold value, then the second dose is the same        as the starting dose; and    -   administering a third dose of the myosin inhibitor to the        patient for a third treatment period, wherein:    -   if a LVOT gradient of the patient taken at or near the        conclusion of the second treatment period is below the threshold        value, then the third dose is less than the second dose, and    -   if a LVOT gradient of the patient taken at or near the        conclusion of the second treatment period is greater than or        equal to the threshold value, then the third dose is the same as        the second dose.

In some embodiments, the second treatment period immediately follows thethird treatment period.

In some embodiments, the third treatment period immediately follows thesecond treatment period.

In some embodiments, the method further comprises administering a fourthdose of the myosin inhibitor to the patient for a fourth treatmentperiod, wherein:

-   -   if the third dose is less than the second dose, and the second        dose is less than the starting dose, and a measurement of left        ventricular ejection fraction of the patient taken at or near        the conclusion of the third treatment period is greater than or        equal to about 50%, then the fourth dose is the same as the        lowest previously administered dose and the fourth treatment        period, and    -   if the third dose is equal to the second dose and/or the second        dose is equal to the starting dose, then the fourth treatment        period is longer than the third treatment period.

In some embodiments, the fourth treatment period immediately follows thethird treatment period.

In some embodiments, the first, second, and third treatment periods areabout four weeks.

In some embodiments, the threshold value is 20 mmHg.

In some embodiments, the fourth treatment period is about 4 weeks whenthe third dose is less than the second dose, and the second dose is lessthan the starting dose, and a measurement of LVEF of the patient takenat or near the conclusion of the third treatment period is greater thanor equal to about 50%.

In some embodiments, the fourth treatment period is about 12 weeks whenthe third dose is equal to the second dose and/or the second dose isequal to the starting dose.

In some embodiments, the patient has a LVEF of greater than or equal toabout 50%.

In some embodiments, the LVOT gradient is a Valsalva LVOT gradient.

In some embodiments, the patient's risk of an adverse event is reducedas compared to continued administration of the myosin inhibitor at thestarting dose.

In some embodiments, the first, second, and third treatment periods areeach about 4 weeks.

In some embodiments, the patient is suffering from symptomaticobstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy.

In some embodiments, the patient is suffering from symptomatic New YorkHeart Association (NYHA) class II-III obstructive hypertrophiccardiomyopathy.

In some embodiments, the myosin inhibitor is selected from the groupconsisting of a compound of group (I), a compound of group (II), acompound of group (III), mavacamten, MYK-581, aficamten, andpharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof.

In some embodiments, the myosin inhibitor is mavacamten or apharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.

In some embodiments, the myosin inhibitor is mavacamten.

In some embodiments, the starting dose is about 5 mg per day ofmavacamten.

In some embodiments, the second dose is less than about 5 mg per day ofmavacamten.

In some embodiments, the third dose is less than about 2.5 mg per day ofmavacamten.

In some embodiments, the second dose is selected from the groupconsisting of about 2.5 mg per day of mavacamten, about 1 mg per day ofmavacamten, or 0 mg per day of mavacamten.

In some embodiments, the third dose is about 1 mg per day of mavacamtenor 0 mg per day of mavacamten.

In some embodiments, the second dose is about 2.5 mg per day ofmavacamten and the third dose is 0 mg per day of mavacamten.

In some embodiments, the fourth dose is selected from the groupconsisting of 2.5 mg, 5 mg, and 10 mg per day of mavacamten.

Also disclosed herein is a method of treating a patient in need thereofwith a myosin inhibitor, the method comprising:

-   -   administering a starting dose of the myosin inhibitor at least        once per day at the start of an initiation phase; and    -   performing one or more assessments of the patient for left        ventricular outflow tract obstruction during the initiation        phase to obtain one or more assessment outcomes; and    -   discontinuing administration of the myosin inhibitor based on        the one or more assessment outcomes.

In some embodiments, the method further comprises resumingadministration of the myosin inhibitor after the discontinuation.

In some embodiments, administration is resumed following an assessmentof LVEF of the patient, wherein administration is resumed when LVEF isgreater than or equal to a safety threshold.

In some embodiments, the one or more assessments are performed by anon-invasive technique.

In some embodiments, the non-invasive technique comprisesechocardiography.

In some embodiments, the non-invasive technique comprises a cardiacimaging technique.

In some embodiments, the non-invasive technique comprises measurement ofLVOT gradient with Valsalva maneuver and the one or more assessmentoutcomes are one or more Valsalva LVOT gradients.

In some embodiments, the method comprises discontinuing administrationof the myosin inhibitor when a Valsalva LVOT gradient is below 20 mmHg.

In some embodiments, the method comprises performing two or moreassessments of the patient for left ventricular outflow obstruction by anon-invasive technique during the initiation phase to obtain two or moreassessment outcomes.

In some embodiments, the non-invasive technique comprises measurement ofLVOT gradient with Valsalva maneuver and the two or more assessmentoutcomes are two or more Valsalva LVOT gradients.

In some embodiments, the method comprises discontinuing administrationof the myosin inhibitor when at least two of the two or more ValsalvaLVOT gradients are below 20 mmHg.

In some embodiments, the method mitigates the patient's risk of anadverse event.

In some embodiments, the adverse event is systolic dysfunction.

In some embodiments, the adverse event is heart failure.

In some embodiments, the patient's risk of the adverse event is reducedas compared to continued administration of the myosin inhibitor.

In some embodiments, the myosin inhibitor is selected from the groupconsisting of a compound of group (I), a compound of group (II), acompound of group (III), mavacamten, MYK-581, and aficamten, optionallyas a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.

In some embodiments, the myosin inhibitor is mavacamten or apharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.

In some embodiments, the myosin inhibitor is mavacamten.

In some embodiments, the starting dose is 5 mg per day of mavacamten.

In some embodiments, the patient is suffering from oHCM.

In some embodiments, the initiation phase is from about 4 weeks to about6 months in duration.

In some embodiments, the initiation phase is from about 8 weeks to about16 weeks in duration.

In some embodiments, the safety threshold is 50%.

Also disclosed herein is a method of treating a patient in need thereofwith mavacamten, comprising the steps of:

-   -   (a) administering a starting dose of 5 mg per day of mavacamten        to the patient at the start of an initiation phase; and    -   (b) performing two or more assessments of the patient for LVOT        gradient with Valsalva maneuver at separate times during the        initiation phase to obtain two or more Valsalva LVOT gradients;        and    -   (c) discontinuing administration of mavacamten when each of the        two or more Valsalva LVOT gradients is below 20 mmHg.

Another aspect disclosed herein is a method of treating a patient inneed thereof with a myosin inhibitor, the method comprising:

-   -   administering a starting dose of the myosin inhibitor to the        patient;    -   assessing the patient for left ventricular outflow tract        obstruction at or near the conclusion of two or more separate        treatment periods to obtain two or more assessment outcomes; and    -   administering a first reduced dose and subsequently        administering a second reduced dose, based upon the two or more        assessment outcomes, wherein said assessment outcomes are below        a threshold value, wherein the first reduced dose is less than        the starting dose, and the second reduced dose is less than the        first reduced dose.

In some embodiments, the dose of the myosin inhibitor administered tothe patient is not increased until the two or more assessment outcomesare completed at or near the conclusion of the two or more separatetreatment periods.

In some embodiments, the two or more assessments are performed by anon-invasive technique.

In some embodiments, the non-invasive technique comprisesechocardiography.

In some embodiments, the non-invasive technique comprises a cardiacimaging technique.

In some embodiments, the non-invasive technique comprises measurement ofLVOT gradient with Valsalva maneuver.

In some embodiments, the assessment outcome is a Valsalva LVOT gradient.

In some embodiments, the threshold value is a Valsalva LVOT gradient.

In some embodiments, the threshold value is a Valsalva LVOT gradient of20 mmHg.

In some embodiments, the method mitigates the risk of an adverse event.

In some embodiments, the adverse event is systolic dysfunction.

In some embodiments, the adverse event is heart failure.

In some embodiments, the patient's risk of the adverse event is reducedas compared to continued administration of the myosin inhibitor at thestarting dose.

In some embodiments, the myosin inhibitor is selected from the groupconsisting of a compound of group (I), a compound of group (II), acompound of group (III), mavacamten, MYK-581, aficamten, andpharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof.

In some embodiments, the myosin inhibitor is mavacamten or apharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.

In some embodiments, the myosin inhibitor is mavacamten.

In some embodiments, the starting dose is 5 mg per day of mavacamten.

In some embodiments, the first reduced dose is less than 5 mg per day.

In some embodiments, the second reduced dose is less than 2.5 mg perday.

In some embodiments, the first reduced dose is 2.5 mg per day ofmavacamten.

In some embodiments, the second reduced dose is 1 mg per day or 0 mg perday of mavacamten.

In some embodiments, the patient is suffering from obstructivehypertrophic cardiomyopathy (oHCM).

In some embodiments, the patient is suffering from symptomatic New YorkHeart Association (NYHA) class II-III oHCM.

In some embodiments, the two or more separate treatment periods comprisea first treatment period, and a second treatment period, and wherein thetwo or more assessment outcomes comprise a first assessment outcome ator near the conclusion of the first treatment period and a secondassessment outcome at or near the conclusion of the second treatmentperiod.

In some embodiments, the method further comprises administering themyosin inhibitor for a third treatment period, following the secondassessment.

In some embodiments, the dose of the myosin inhibitor administered tothe patient is not increased until after the third treatment period.

In some embodiments, the first treatment period is about four weeks andthe second treatment period is about four weeks.

In some embodiments, the third treatment period is about four weeks.

In some embodiments, the method comprises assessing the left ventricularejection fraction (LVEF) of the patient at or near the conclusion of thetwo or more separate treatment periods.

Yet another aspect disclosed herein is a method of mitigating a risk ofheart failure with reduced ejection fraction due to administration of amyosin inhibitor to a patient, the method comprising the steps of:

-   -   administering a myosin inhibitor to the patient;    -   temporarily discontinuing administration of the myosin inhibitor        when the patient has a LVEF of less than 50%;    -   resuming administration of the myosin inhibitor to the patient        when the patient has a LVEF of greater than or equal to 50%; and    -   permanently discontinuing administration of the myosin inhibitor        when the patient has a LVEF of less than 50% after resuming        administration.

In some embodiments, the LVEF is determined by a non-invasive technique.

In some embodiments, the non-invasive technique is echocardiography.

In some embodiments, the non-invasive technique comprises a cardiacimaging technique.

In some embodiments, resuming administration comprises administering thesame dose that the patient received prior to temporary discontinuation.

In some embodiments, resuming administration comprises administering alower dose than the dose the patient received prior to temporarydiscontinuation.

In some embodiments, resuming administration comprises administering aminimum dose of myosin inhibitor to the patient, wherein the minimumdose is the lowest dose of the myosin inhibitor approved to beadministered to patients by a governmental regulatory agency.

In some embodiments, the governmental regulatory agency is an agency ofthe United States, European Union, Switzerland, Japan, China, SouthKorea, Canada, Mexico, Australia, New Zealand, Brazil, Russia, Ukraine,Georgia, Vietnam, Singapore, Malaysia, Philippines, India, Indonesia,Hong Kong, Israel, South Africa, Colombia, Costa Rica, DominicanRepublic, Ecuador, Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Egypt, Syria,Algeria, Kenya, Morocco, or Nigeria.

In some embodiments, the myosin inhibitor is selected from the groupconsisting of a compound of group (I), a compound of group (II), acompound of group (III), mavacamten, MYK-581, and aficamten, andpharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof.

In some embodiments, the myosin inhibitor is mavacamten or apharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.

In some embodiments, the myosin inhibitor is mavacamten. 171. In someembodiments, the patient is suffering from obstructive hypertrophiccardiomyopathy (oHCM).

In some embodiments, the patient is suffering from symptomatic New YorkHeart Association (NYHA) class II-III oHCM.

Also disclosed herein is a method of mitigating a risk of heart failurewith reduced ejection fraction due to administration of mavacamten to apatient, the method comprising the steps of:

-   -   administering mavacamten to the patient at a dose of 2.5 mg per        day;    -   temporarily discontinuing administration of mavacamten when the        patient has a LVEF of less than 50%;    -   resuming administration of mavacamten to the patient at a dose        of 2.5 mg per day when the patient has a LVEF of greater than or        equal to 50%; and    -   permanently discontinuing administration of mavacamten when the        patient has a LVEF of less than 50% after resuming        administration.

Also disclosed herein is a method of treating obstructive hypertrophiccardiomyopathy (oHCM) in a patient in need thereof, the methodcomprising administering a therapeutically effective amount ofmavacamten to the patient, wherein the patient does not receiveconcomitant administration of a strong or moderate CYP2C19 inducer nor astrong or moderate CYP3A4 inducer.

Also disclosed herein is a method of treating obstructive hypertrophiccardiomyopathy (oHCM) in a patient in need thereof, where the patient isbeing treated with a strong or moderate CYP2C19 inducer or a strong ormoderate CYP3A4 inducer, the method comprising:

-   -   discontinuing administration to the patient of the strong or        moderate CYP2C19 inducer or strong or moderate CYP3A4 inducer;        and    -   administering a therapeutically effective amount of mavacamten        to the patient, thereby avoiding the use of mavacamten in        combination with a strong or moderate CYP2C19 inducer or a        strong or moderate CYP3A4 inducer.

Another aspect disclosed herein is a method of administering a myosininhibitor to a patient who initiates concomitant therapy with a weakCYP2C19 inhibitor or a moderate CYP3A4 inhibitor while receiving myosininhibitor therapy, the method comprising:

-   -   administering a first daily dose of the myosin inhibitor during        a first treatment period prior to initiating concomitant therapy        with a weak CYP2C19 inhibitor or a moderate CYP3A4 inhibitor;    -   administering a second daily dose of the myosin inhibitor, which        is less than the first daily dose, during a second treatment        period, wherein the patient receives concomitant therapy with a        weak CYP2C19 inhibitor or a moderate CYP3A4 inhibitor during the        second treatment period.

In some embodiments, the method further comprises assessing LVEF of thepatient during the second treatment period and temporarily discontinuingadministration of the myosin inhibitor if LVEF is below a safetythreshold.

In some embodiments, the safety threshold is 50%.

In some embodiments, the method further comprises assessing LVEF andLVOT gradient of the patient after discontinuing administration, andresuming administration of the first daily dose when the LVOT gradientis greater than or equal to a threshold value and the LVEF is greaterthan or equal to a LVEF threshold.

In some embodiments, the threshold value is 30 mmHg and the LVEFthreshold is 55%.

In some embodiments, the myosin inhibitor is selected from the groupconsisting of a compound of group (I), a compound of group (II), acompound of group (III), mavacamten, MYK-581, and aficamten, andpharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof.

In some embodiments, the myosin inhibitor is mavacamten or apharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.

In some embodiments, the myosin inhibitor is mavacamten.

In some embodiments, the first daily dose is 5 mg, 10 mg, or 15 mg ofmavacamten, and the second daily dose is 2.5 mg, 5 mg, or 10 mg ofmavacamten.

In some embodiments, the weak CYP2C19 inhibitor or moderate CYP3A4inhibitor is selected from the group consisting of cimetidine,ciprofloxacin, diltiazem, felbamate, omeprazole at a dose of 20 mg oncedaily, isoniazid, fluconazole, and verapamil.

In some embodiments, the patient is suffering from obstructivehypertrophic cardiomyopathy (oHCM).

In some embodiments, the patient is suffering from symptomatic New YorkHeart Association (NYHA) class II-III oHCM.

In some embodiments, assessing LVEF of the patient during the secondtreatment period comprises assessing LVEF of the patient about fourweeks after beginning the concomitant therapy.

In some embodiments, the second treatment period is at least 12 weeks,and wherein the second daily dose is not increased to a higher doseduring at least the first 12 weeks of the second treatment period.

Yet another aspect disclosed herein is a method of treating HCM in apatient being administered a first daily dose of mavacamten, whereinsaid patient is then in need of being treated concurrently with a weakCYP2C19 inhibitor or a moderate CYP3A4 inhibitor in addition to themavacamten, comprising:

-   -   administering to the patient a second daily dose of mavacamten,        which is less than the first daily dose, in addition to        administration of the weak CYP2C19 inhibitor or moderate CYP3A4        inhibitor.

In some embodiments, the first daily dose is 5 mg, 10 mg, or 15 mg perday and the second daily dose is 2.5 mg, 5 mg, or 10 mg per day.

Still another aspect disclosed herein is a method of initiatingconcomitant administeration of mavacamten to a patient beingadministered a weak CYP2C19 inhibitor or a moderate CYP3A4 inhibitor,wherein the patient is in need of concomitant administration ofmavacamten and the weak CYP2C19 inhibitor or the moderate CYP3A4inhibitor and wherein the patient is on a stable therapy of the weakCYP2C19 inhibitor or the moderate CYP3A4 inhibitor, the methodcomprising:

-   -   concomitantly administering a daily dose of 5 mg per day of        mavacamten and the stable therapy of the weak CYP2C19 inhibitor        or the moderate CYP3A4 inhibitor to the patient.

Still another aspect disclosed herein is a method of administering amyosin inhibitor to a patient who initiates or increases the dose of aconcomitant therapy with a negative inotrope while receiving myosininhibitor therapy, the method comprising:

-   -   (a) administering a therapeutically effective amount of a myosin        inhibitor during a first treatment period;    -   (b) continuing to administer the myosin inhibitor, during a        second treatment period, wherein the patient initiates or        increases the dose of a concomitant therapy with a negative        inotrope during the second treatment period; and    -   (c) providing echocardiographic monitoring of LVEF during the        second treatment period.

In some embodiments, echocardiographic monitoring of LVEF is provideduntil stable doses and clinical response have been achieved.

In some embodiments, the method further comprises providing closemedical supervision during the second treatment period.

In some embodiments, the myosin inhibitor is mavacamten.

Another aspect disclosed herein is a computer-implemented method whenexecuted by data processing hardware causes the data processing hardwareto perform operations comprising:

-   -   obtaining a healthcare professional (HCP) assessment record        associated with a patient, the HCP assessment record comprising        a procedure result;    -   determining, using the HCP assessment record, whether the        patient is authorized to receive a prescription authorization        authorizing use of a prescription medication; and    -   when the patient is authorized to receive the prescription        medication:    -   obtaining a pharmacy assessment record associated with the        patient, the pharmacy assessment record comprising a medical        condition of the patient;    -   determining, using the pharmacy assessment record, whether a        pharmacy is authorized to dispense the prescription medication        to the patient; and    -   when the pharmacy is authorized to dispense the prescription        medication to the patient:    -   generating a dispensation authorization; and    -   transmitting the dispensation authorization to the pharmacy.

In some embodiments, the procedure result comprises an echocardiogramresult.

In some embodiments, at least one of the HCP assessment record and thepharmacy assessment record comprises potential drug-drug interactions.

In some embodiments, obtaining the HCP assessment record comprisesretrieving the HCP assessment record from a database remote from thedata processing hardware.

In some embodiments, determining whether the patient is authorized toreceive the prescription authorization is in response to receiving aprescription request.

In some embodiments, the dispensation authorization comprises:

-   -   a quantity of the prescription medication the patient is        authorized to receive; and    -   a period of time the patient is authorized to receive the        prescription medication.

In some embodiments, the operations further comprise, after the periodof time has elapsed:

-   -   determining whether an updated procedure result associated with        the patient is available;    -   when the updated procedure result is available, updating, using        the updated procedure result, the dispensation authorization;        and    -   when the updated procedure result is unavailable, declining to        update the dispensation authorization.

In some embodiments, updating the dispensation authorization comprisesat least one of:

-   -   adjusting the quantity of the prescription medication the        patient is authorized to receive; and    -   adjusting the period of time the patient is authorized to        receive the prescription medication.

In some embodiments, the operations further comprise, when the patientis not authorized to receive the prescription medication or when thepharmacy is not authorized to dispense the prescription medication tothe patient, generating a report for a regulatory agency.

In some embodiments, the prescription medication comprises mavacamten.

Also disclosed herein is a system comprising:

-   -   data processing hardware; and    -   memory hardware in communication with the data processing        hardware, the memory hardware storing instructions that when        executed on the data processing hardware cause the data        processing hardware to the perform operations recited above.

Also disclosed herein is a method of mitigating a risk of heart failuredue to systolic dysfunction in a patient being administered a myosininhibitor, comprising:

-   -   providing a data storage facility comprising a database        comprising patient HCP assessment records and patient pharmacy        assessment records, wherein each patient HCP assessment record        comprises information on the patient's date of an        echocardiogram, LVEF determined from the echocardiogram, VLVOT        determined from the echocardiogram, experience of a clinical        heart failure event, and risk of potential drug-drug        interactions, and wherein each patient pharmacy assessment        record comprises information on the patient's medical        conditions, concomitant medications and supplements, and        potential drug-drug interactions;    -   providing a central controller having one or more processors        coupled to a communication network, which central controller is        coupled to the data storage facility to read and write data to        the data storage facility via the network, wherein:    -   the central controller controls transmission and receipt of data        to and from the data storage facility via the network,    -   the central controller being programed to output via the network        a HCP authorization for prescription of the myosin inhibitor to        the patient, wherein output of the HCP authorization is        dependent upon satisfactory HCP information on the date of        echocardiogram, the echocardiogram outcomes, the experience of a        clinical heart failure event, and the risk of drug-drug        interactions entered into each patient HCP assessment record,        and wherein the central controller inhibits the HCP        authorization output for unsatisfactory HCP information,    -   the central controller being further programed to output via the        network a dispensation authorization for the myosin inhibitor to        the patient, wherein output of the pharmacy authorization is        dependent upon output of the HCP authorization and satisfactory        pharmacy information on the patient's medical conditions,        concomitant medications and supplements, and potential drug-drug        interactions entered into each patient pharmacy assessment        record, and wherein the central controller inhibits the        dispensation authorization output for unsatisfactory pharmacy        information and/or lack of HCP authorization, and    -   wherein the central controller manages one or more aspects        reporting unsatisfactory information on the experience of a        clinical heart failure event to a regulatory agency, or other        overseeing body.

Also disclosed herein is a computer-implemented method when executed bydata processing hardware causes the data processing hardware to performoperations comprising:

-   -   obtaining a healthcare professional (HCP) assessment record        associated with a patient, the HCP assessment record comprising        a procedure result;    -   obtaining a pharmacy assessment record associated with the        patient, the pharmacy assessment record comprising a medical        condition of the patient;    -   determining, using the HCP assessment record, whether the        patient is authorized to receive a prescription authorization        authorizing use of a prescription medication; and    -   when the patient is authorized to receive the prescription        medication:    -   determining, using the pharmacy assessment record, whether a        pharmacy is authorized to dispense the prescription medication        to the patient; and    -   when the pharmacy is authorized to dispense the prescription        medication to the patient:        -   generating a dispensation authorization; and        -   transmitting the dispensation authorization to the pharmacy.

In some embodiments, the procedure result comprises an echocardiogramresult.

In some embodiments, at least one of the HCP assessment record and thepharmacy assessment record comprises potential drug-drug interactions.

In some embodiments, obtaining the HCP assessment record comprisesretrieving the HCP assessment record from a database remote from thedata processing hardware.

In some embodiments, determining whether the patient is authorized toreceive the prescription authorization is in response to receiving aprescription request.

In some embodiments, the dispensation authorization comprises:

-   -   a quantity of the prescription medication the patient is        authorized to receive; and    -   a period of time the patient is authorized to receive the        prescription medication.

In some embodiments, the operations further comprise, after the periodof time has elapsed:

-   -   determining whether an updated procedure result associated with        the patient is available;    -   when the updated procedure result is available, updating, using        the updated procedure result, the dispensation authorization;        and    -   when the updated procedure result is unavailable, declining to        update the dispensation authorization.

In some embodiments, updating the dispensation authorization comprisesat least one of:

-   -   adjusting the quantity of the prescription medication the        patient is authorized to receive; and    -   adjusting the period of time the patient is authorized to        receive the prescription medication.

In some embodiments, the operations further comprise, when the patientis not authorized to receive the prescription medication or when thepharmacy is not authorized to dispense the prescription medication tothe patient, generating a report for a regulatory agency.

In some embodiments, the prescription medication comprises mavacamten.

Also disclosed herein is a system comprising:

-   -   data processing hardware; and    -   memory hardware in communication with the data processing        hardware, the memory hardware storing instructions that when        executed on the data processing hardware cause the data        processing hardware to the perform operations recited in any of        the above methods.

EXAMPLES Example 1. Dosing and Administration of Mavacamten

FIGS. 4-6 shows a dosing scheme for the present example. During aninitiation phase (FIG. 4 ), a patient having obstructive HCM is given aninitial dose of 5 mg of mavacamten for once daily (QD) oraladministration for weeks 1-4. During the fourth week, the patient isassessed by echocardiography. Specifically, the Valsalva LVOT gradientand LVEF of the patient are determined. As shown in FIG. 5 , ifechocardiography at this visit, or any other visit, shows LVEF<50%, thentreatment is interrupted (i.e., temporarily discontinued) for 4 weeks.After 4 weeks of treatment interruption, another echocardiogram istaken, and if LVEF is ≥50%, then treatment is resumed at one dose levelbelow the previous dose level. Referring again to FIG. 4 , at the 4 weekvisit, Valsalva LVOT gradient (VLVOT) is determined and if VLVOT is <20mmHg, then the dose is reduced to 2.5 mg QD. If VLVOT is ≥20 mmHg at the4 week visit, then the dose is maintained at 5 mg QD.

After an additional 4 weeks, at the 8 Week visit (during the 8^(th)week), the patient is assessed again by echocardiography. Again,treatment is interrupted (i.e., temporarily discontinued) for at least 4weeks if LVEF is <50%. If VLVOT is <20 mmHg, then the dose isreduced—patients that were receiving 2.5 mg QD reduce their dose to 0 mgQD (i.e., withhold drug) and patients that were receiving 5 mg QD reducetheir dose to 2.5 mg QD. If VLVOT is ≥20 mmHg, then the dose ismaintained (i.e., at 2.5 mg QD or 5 mg QD). Thus, the dose is notincreased at the Week 4 or Week 8 visits.

After an additional 4 weeks, at the 12 Week visit (during the 12^(th)week), the patient is assessed again by echocardiography. Again,treatment is interrupted if LVEF is less than 50%. For patientsreceiving 5 mg QD or 2.5 mg QD at the time of the 12 Week visit, thedose is increased one level if LVEF≥55% and VLVOT≥30 mmHg. Dose levelsare 0 mg, 2.5 mg, 5 mg, 10 mg, and 15 mg (QD). Thus, for example, apatient receiving 5 mg QD before the Week 12 visit, who has LVEF≥55% andVLVOT≥30 mmHg, will be increased to 10 mg QD following the Week 12visit. For patients on interruption/withholding (0 mg) at the time ofthe 12 Week visit, they will be restarted on 2.5 mg QD if LVEF≥50%.

If the dose is increased (including from 0 mg to 2.5 mg QD), then thepatient will have another visit 4 weeks after the dose increase toassess LVEF. The patient will continue on the same dose for the next 8weeks unless LVEF<50%. Beginning at Week 12, the patient will have aclinical visit every 12 weeks during which LVEF and VLVOT will bedetermined and dose can be increased one level if LVEF≥55% and VLVOT≥30mmHg. The maximum dose of mavacamten is 15 mg QD. Treatment ispermanently discontinued if LVEF<50% at 2.5 mg QD for two times duringtreatment.

Concomitant administration of mavacamten with moderate and stronginhibitors of CYP2C19 is contraindicated. Concomitant administration ofmavacamten with strong inhibitors of CYP3A4 is contraindicated.Concomitant administration of mavacamten with moderate and stronginducers of CYP3A4 or CYP2C19 is contraindicated.

MAVACAMTEN capsules for oral use

WARNING: RISK OF HEART FAILURE

-   -   MAVACAMTEN can cause heart failure due to systolic dysfunction.    -   Echocardiogram assessments of left ventricular ejection fraction        (LVEF) required before and during MAVACAMTEN use.    -   Initiation in patients with LVEF<55% not recommended. Interrupt        if LVEF<50% or if worsening clinical status.    -   Certain CYP 450 inhibitors inducers are contraindicated in        patients taking MAVACAMTEN because of an increased risk of heart        failure.    -   MAVACAMTEN is available only through a restricted program called        the MAVACAMTEN REMS Program.

Indications and Usage

MAVACAMTEN is a cardiac myosin inhibitor indicated for the treatment ofadults with symptomatic New York Heart Association (NYHA) class II-IIIobstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) to improve functionalcapacity and symptoms.

Dosage and Administration

Dosage must be individualized based on clinical status andechocardiographic assessment of patient response. Refer to the FullPrescribing Information for instructions.

Dosage Forms and Strengths

Capsules: 2.5 mg, 5 mg, 10 mg, and 15 mg

Contraindications

-   -   Moderate to strong CYP2C19 inhibitors or strong CYP3A4        inhibitors    -   Moderate to strong CYP2C19 inducers or moderate to strong CYP3A4        inducers

Warnings and Precautions

-   -   Heart Failure: Consider interruption of MAVACAMTEN in patients        with intercurrent illness.    -   Drug Interactions Leading to Heart Failure or Loss of        Effectiveness: Advise patients of the potential for drug        interactions including with over-the-counter medications.    -   Embryo-Fetal Toxicity: May cause fetal harm. Advise females of        reproductive potential to use effective contraception until 4        months after the last dose. Use a contraceptive not affected by        CYP 450 enzyme induction or add nonhormonal contraception.

Adverse Reactions

Adverse reactions occurring in >5% of patients and more commonly onMAVACAMTEN than on placebo were dizziness (27%) and syncope (6%).

Drug Interactions

-   -   Weak CYP2C19 inhibitors and moderate CYP3A4 inhibitors: May        increase risk of heart failure. If initiating an inhibitor,        MAVACAMTEN dose reduction and additional monitoring are        required.    -   Negative inotropes: Close medical supervision and LVEF        monitoring is recommended if a negative inotrope is initiated,        or the dose of a negative inotrope is increased. Avoid certain        combinations of negative inotropes.

Full Prescribing Information

Warning: Risk of Heart Failure

MAVACAMTEN reduces left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) and cancause heart failure due to systolic dysfunction.

Echocardiogram assessments of LVEF are required prior to and duringtreatment with MAVACAMTEN. Initiation of MAVACAMTEN in patients withLVEF<55% is not recommended. Interrupt MAVACAMTEN if LVEF is <50% at anyvisit or if the patient experiences heart failure symptoms or worseningclinical status.

Concomitant use of MAVACAMTEN with certain cytochrome P450 inhibitors ordiscontinuation of certain cytochrome P450 inducers may increase therisk of heart failure due to systolic dysfunction; therefore, the use ofMAVACAMTEN is contraindicated with the following:

-   -   Moderate to strong CYP2C19 inhibitors or strong CYP3A4        inhibitors    -   Moderate to strong CYP2C19 inducers or moderate to strong CYP3A4        inducers

Because of the risk of heart failure due to systolic dysfunction,MAVACAMTEN is available only through a restricted program under a RiskEvaluation and Mitigation Strategy (REMS) called MAVACAMTEN REMSPROGRAM.

1. Indications and Usage

MAVACAMTEN is indicated for the treatment of adults with symptomatic NewYork Heart Association (NYHA) class II-III obstructive hypertrophiccardiomyopathy (HCM) to improve functional capacity and symptoms.

2. Dosage and Administration

2.1. Initiation, Maintenance, and Interruption of Treatment

Confirm absence of pregnancy and usage of effective contraception infemales of reproductive potential.

Initiation or up-titration of MAVACAMTEN in patients with LVEF<55% isnot recommended.

The recommended starting dose is 5 mg once daily without regard to food;allowable subsequent doses with titration are 2.5, 5, 10, or 15 mg oncedaily.

Patients may develop heart failure while taking MAVACAMTEN. Regular LVEFand Valsalva left ventricular outflow tract (LVOT) gradient assessmentis required for careful titration to achieve an appropriate targetValsalva LVOT gradient, while maintaining LVEF≥50% and avoiding heartfailure symptoms (see FIG. 4 and FIG. 5 ).

Daily dosing takes weeks to reach steady-state drug levels andtherapeutic effects, and genetic variation in metabolism and druginteractions can cause large differences in exposure.

When initiating or titrating MAVACAMTEN, first consider LVEF thenconsider the Valsalva LVOT gradient and patient clinical status to guideappropriate MAVACAMTEN dosing. Follow the algorithms for Initiation(FIG. 4 ) and Maintenance (FIG. 5 ) for appropriate MAVACAMTEN dosingand monitoring schedules.

If LVEF<50% while taking MAVACAMTEN, interrupt treatment. Follow thealgorithm for Interruption (FIG. 6 ) for guidance on interrupting,restarting, or discontinuing MAVACAMTEN. If interrupted at 2.5 mg,either restart at 2.5 mg or discontinue permanently.

FIG. 4 shows an Initiation Phase. FIG. 5 shows a Maintenance Phase. FIG.6 shows Treatment Interruption at Any Clinic Visit if LVEF<50%.

Delay dose increases when there is intercurrent illness (e.g., seriousinfection) or arrhythmia (e.g., atrial fibrillation or otheruncontrolled tachyarrhythmia) that may impair systolic function.Consider interruption of MAVACAMTEN in patients with intercurrentillness.

Missed or Delayed Doses

If a dose is missed, it should be taken as soon as possible, and thenext scheduled dose should be taken at the usual time the following day.Exact timing of dosing during the day is not essential, but two dosesshould not be taken on the same day.

Swallow capsules whole. Do not break, open, or chew the capsules.

2.2. Concomitant Administration of Weak CYP2C19 or Moderate CYP3A4Inhibitors

Initiate MAVACAMTEN at the recommended starting dosage of 5 mg orallyonce daily in patients who are on stable therapy with a weak CYP2C19inhibitor or a moderate CYP3A4 inhibitor.

Reduce dosage of MAVACAMTEN by one level (i.e., 15 to 10 mg, 10 to 5 mg,or 5 to 2.5 mg) in patients who initiate a weak CYP2C19 inhibitor or amoderate CYP3A4 inhibitor. Schedule clinical and echocardiographicassessment 4 weeks after inhibitor initiation, and do not up-titrateMAVACAMTEN until 12 weeks after inhibitor initiation. Avoid initiationof concomitant weak CYP2C19 and moderate CYP3A4 inhibitors in patientswho are on stable treatment with 2.5 mg of MAVACAMTEN because a lowerMAVACAMTEN once-daily dose is not available.

3. Dosage Forms and Strengths

MAVACAMTEN is available as capsules imprinted with the strength and“Maya” in the following strengths:

-   -   2.5 mg—light purple cap    -   5 mg—yellow cap    -   10 mg—pink cap    -   15 mg—gray cap

4. Contraindications

MAVACAMTEN is contraindicated with concomitant use of: Moderate tostrong CYP2C19 inhibitors or strong CYP3A4 inhibitors Moderate to strongCYP2C19 inducers or moderate to strong CYP3A4 inducers

5. Warnings and Precautions

5.1. Heart Failure

MAVACAMTEN reduces systolic contraction and can cause heart failure ortotally block ventricular function. Patients who experience a seriousintercurrent illness (e.g., serious infection) or arrhythmia (e.g.,atrial fibrillation or other uncontrolled tachyarrhythmia) are atgreater risk of developing systolic dysfunction and heart failure.

Assess the patient's clinical status and LVEF prior to and regularlyduring treatment and adjust the MAVACAMTEN dose accordingly. New orworsening arrhythmia, dyspnea, chest pain, fatigue, palpitations, legedema, or elevations in N-terminal pro-b-type natriuretic peptide(NT-proBNP) may be signs and symptoms of heart failure and should alsoprompt an evaluation of cardiac function.

Asymptomatic LVEF reduction, intercurrent illnesses, and arrhythmiasrequire additional dosing considerations.

Initiation of MAVACAMTEN in patients with LVEF<55% is not recommended.Avoid concomitant use of MAVACAMTEN in patients on disopyramide,ranolazine, verapamil with a beta blocker, or diltiazem with a betablocker as these medications and combinations were excluded from theclinical study of MAVACAMTEN in obstructive HCM (EXPLORER-HCM).Concomitant use of MAVACAMTEN with disopyramide in combination withverapamil or diltiazem has been associated with left ventricularsystolic dysfunction and heart failure symptoms in patients withobstructive HCM.

5.2. CYP 450 Drug Interactions Leading to Heart Failure or Loss ofEffectiveness

MAVACAMTEN is primarily metabolized by CYP2C19 and CYP3A4 enzymes.Concomitant use of MAVACAMTEN and drugs that interact with these enzymesmay lead to life-threatening drug interactions such as heart failure orloss of effectiveness.

Advise patients of the potential for drug interactions, including withover-the-counter medications (such as omeprazole, esomeprazole, orcimetidine). Advise patients to inform their healthcare provider of allconcomitant products prior to and during MAVACAMTEN treatment.

5.3. MAVACAMTEN REMS Program

MAVACAMTEN is only available through a restricted program called theMAVACAMTEN REMS Program because of the risk of heart failure due tosystolic dysfunction.

Notable requirements of the MAVACAMTEN REMS Program include thefollowing:

-   -   Prescribers must be certified by enrolling in the MAVACAMTEN        REMS Program.    -   Patients must enroll in the MAVACAMTEN REMS Program and comply        with ongoing monitoring requirements.    -   Pharmacies must be certified by enrolling in the MAVACAMTEN REMS        Program and must only dispense to patients who are authorized to        receive MAVACAMTEN.    -   Wholesalers and distributors must only distribute to certified        pharmacies.

5.4. Embryo-Fetal Toxicity

MAVACAMTEN may cause fetal toxicity when administered to a pregnantfemale, based on findings in animal studies. Confirm absence ofpregnancy in females of reproductive potential prior to treatment andadvise patients to use effective contraception during treatment withMAVACAMTEN and for 4 months after the last dose. MAVACAMTEN may reducethe effectiveness of combined hormonal contraceptives (CHCs). Advisepatients using CHCs to use an alternative contraceptive method that isnot affected by CYP 450 enzyme induction or to add nonhormonalcontraception.

Advise females of reproductive potential about the potential risk to thefetus with maternal exposure to MAVACAMTEN during pregnancy.

6. Adverse Reactions

The following adverse reaction is discussed in other sections of thelabeling:

-   -   Heart failure

6.1 Clinical Trials Experience

Because clinical trials are conducted under widely varying conditions,adverse reaction rates observed in the clinical trials of a drug cannotbe directly compared to rates in the clinical trials of another drug andmay not reflect the rates observed in practice.

The safety of MAVACAMTEN was evaluated in EXPLORER-HCM, a Phase 3,double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled trial. Of the 251 adultswith obstructive HCM, 123 patients were treated with MAVACAMTEN 2.5-15mg daily and 128 were treated with placebo. MAVACAMTEN-treated patientshad a median duration of exposure of 30 weeks (range: 2-40 weeks).

Syncope (0.8%) was the only adverse drug reaction leading todiscontinuation in patients receiving MAVACAMTEN.

Adverse reactions occurring in >5% of patients and more commonly onMAVACAMTEN than on placebo were dizziness (27% vs. 18%) and syncope (6%vs. 2%).

Effects on Systolic Function

In the EXPLORER-HCM trial, mean (SD) resting LVEF was 74% (6) atbaseline in both treatment groups. Consistent with the mechanism ofaction of MAVACAMTEN, mean (SD) absolute change from baseline in LVEFwas −4% (8) in the MAVACAMTEN group and 0% (7) in the placebo group overthe 30-week treatment period. At Week 38, following an 8-weekinterruption of trial drug, mean LVEF was similar to baseline for bothtreatment groups. In the EXPLORER-HCM trial, 7 (6%) patients in theMAVACAMTEN group and 2 (2%) patients in the placebo group experiencedreversible reductions in LVEF to <50% (median 48%: range 35-49%) whileon treatment. In 3 of the 7 MAVACAMTEN patients and 1 of the 2 placebopatients, these reductions were asymptomatic. In all 7 patients treatedwith MAVACAMTEN, LVEF recovered following interruption of MAVACAMTEN.

7. Drug Interactions

7.1. Potential for Other Drugs to Affect Plasma Concentrations ofMAVACAMTEN

Mavacamten is primarily metabolized by CYP2C19 and to a lesser extent byCYP3A4 and CYP2C9. Inducers and inhibitors of CYP2C19 and moderate tostrong inhibitors or inducers of CYP3A4 may affect the exposures ofmavacamten. (See Table 1)

TABLE 1 Established and Potentially Significant Pharmacokinetic DrugInteractions with MAVACAMTEN Impact of Other Drugs on MAVACAMTENModerate to Strong CYP2C19 Inhibitors or Strong CYP3A4 InhibitorsClinical Impact Concomitant use with a moderate to strong CYP2C19 or astrong CYP3A4 inhibitor increases mavacamten exposure, which mayincrease the risk of heart failure due to systolic dysfunction.Prevention or Management Concomitant use with a moderate to strongCYP2C19 inhibitor or a strong CYP3A4 inhibitor is contraindicated.Moderate to Strong CYP2C19 Inducers or Moderate to Strong CYP3A4Inducers Clinical Impact Concomitant use with a moderate to strongCYP2C19 inducer or a moderate to strong CYP3A4 inducer decreasesmavacamten exposure, which may reduce MAVACAMTEN's efficacy. The risk ofheart failure due to systolic dysfunction may increase withdiscontinuation of these inducers as the levels of induced enzymenormalizes. Prevention or Management Concomitant use of a moderate tostrong CYP2C19 inducer or a moderate to strong CYP3A4 inducer iscontraindicated. Weak CYP2C19 Inhibitors or Moderate CYP3A4 InhibitorsClinical Impact Concomitant use with a weak CYP2C19 inhibitor or amoderate CYP3A4 inhibitor increases mavacamten exposure, which mayincrease the risk of adverse drug reactions. Prevention or ManagementInitiate MAVACAMTEN at the recommended starting dosage of 5 mg orallyonce daily in patients who are on stable therapy with a weak CYP2C19inhibitor or a moderate CYP3A4 inhibitor. Reduce dose of MAVACAMTEN byone level (i.e., 15 to 10 mg, 10 to 5 mg, or 5 to 2.5 mg) in patientswho are on MAVACAMTEN treatment and intend to initiate a weak CYP2C19inhibitor or a moderate CYP3A4 inhibitor. Avoid initiation ofconcomitant weak CYP2C19 and moderate CYP3A4 inhibitors in patients whoare on stable treatment with 2.5 mg of MAVACAMTEN because a lower doseis not available.

7.2. Potential for MAVACAMTEN to Affect Plasma Concentrations of OtherDrugs

Mavacamten is an inducer of CYP3A4, CYP2C9, and CYP2C19. Concomitant usewith CYP3A4, CYP2C19, or CYP2C9 substrates may reduce plasmaconcentration of these drugs. Closely monitor when MAVACAMTEN is used incombination with CYP3A4, CYP2C19, or CYP2C9 substrates where decreasesin the plasma concentration of these drugs may reduce their activity.

Hormonal Contraceptives: Progestin and ethinyl estradiol are CYP3A4substrates. Concomitant use of MAVACAMTEN may decrease exposures ofethinyl estradiol and progestin, which may lead to contraceptive failureor an increase in breakthrough bleeding. Advise patients to use acontraceptive method that is not affected by CYP 450 enzyme induction(e.g., intrauterine system) or add nonhormonal contraception (such ascondoms) during concomitant use and for 4 months after the last dose ofMAVACAMTEN.

7.3. Drugs that Reduce Cardiac Contractility

Expect additive negative inotropic effects of MAVACAMTEN and other drugsthat reduce cardiac contractility. In the EXPLORER-HCM trial, 119 of 123patients who received MAVACAMTEN received concomitant therapy with betablockers (n=94), verapamil (n=19), or diltiazem (n=6).

Avoid concomitant use of MAVACAMTEN with disopyramide in combinationwith verapamil or diltiazem because such use has been associated withleft ventricular systolic dysfunction and heart failure symptoms.

If concomitant therapy with a negative inotrope is initiated, or if thedose of a negative inotrope is increased, monitor LVEF closely untilstable doses and clinical response have been achieved.

8. Use in Specific Populations

8.1. Pregnancy

Risk Summary

Based on animal data, MAVACAMTEN may cause fetal harm when administeredto a pregnant female. There are no human data on the use of MAVACAMTENduring pregnancy to evaluate for a drug-associated risk of major birthdefects, miscarriage, or other adverse maternal or fetal outcomes. Theunderlying maternal condition during pregnancy poses a risk to themother and fetus. Advise pregnant females about the potential risk tothe fetus with maternal exposure to MAVACAMTEN during pregnancy.

In animal embryo-fetal development studies, mavacamten-related decreasesin mean fetal body weight, reductions in fetal ossification of bones,and increases in post-implantation loss (early and/or late resorptions)were observed in rats and increases in visceral and skeletalmalformations were observed in both rabbits and rats at dose exposuressimilar to that achieved at the maximum recommended human dose (MRHD).

The estimated background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage forthe indicated population is unknown. All pregnancies have a backgroundrisk of birth defect, loss, or other adverse outcomes. In the U.S.general population, the estimated background risk of major birth defectsand miscarriage in clinically recognized pregnancies is 2% to 4% and 15%to 20%, respectively.

There is a pregnancy safety study for MAVACAMTEN. If MAVACAMTEN isadministered during pregnancy, or if a patient becomes pregnant whilereceiving MAVACAMTEN or within 4 months after the last dose ofMAVACAMTEN, healthcare providers should report MAVACAMTEN exposure.

Clinical Considerations

Disease-Associated Maternal and Embryo-Fetal Risk

Obstructive HCM in pregnancy has been associated with increased risk forpreterm birth.

Data

Animal Data

When mavacamten was administered orally to pregnant rats (0.3 to 1.5mg/kg/day) during the period of organogenesis, increases inpost-implantation loss, decreases in mean fetal body weight, reductionsin fetal ossification of bones, and fetal malformations (visceral andskeletal) were observed in the high dose group (1.5 mg/kg/day). Visceralmalformations (heart malformation in fetuses, including one total situsinversus) and increased incidences of skeletal malformations (mainlyfused sternebrae) were observed at a similar exposure as in humans atthe MRHD. Plasma exposure (based on area under the concentration-timecurve or AUC) at the no-effect dose for embryo-fetal development in ratsis 0.3 times the exposure in humans at the MRHD.

When mavacamten was administered orally to pregnant rabbits (0.6 to 2.0mg/kg/day) during the period of organogenesis, fetal malformations(visceral and skeletal) were increased at doses of 1.2 mg/kg/day andhigher, with similar plasma exposure at 1.2 mg/kg/day as in humans atthe MRHD. Visceral findings consisted of malformations of the greatvessels (dilatation of pulmonary trunk and/or aortic arch). Skeletalmalformations consisted of higher incidences of fused sternebrae at ≥1.2mg/kg/day. Plasma exposure (AUC) at the no-effect dose for embryo-fetaldevelopment in rabbits is 0.4 times the exposure in humans at the MRHD.

In a pre/postnatal development study, mavacamten was administered orallyto pregnant rats (0.3, to 1.5 mg/kg/day) from gestation Day 6 tolactation/post-partum Day 20. No adverse effects were observed in thedams or offspring exposed daily from before birth (in utero) throughlactation. The no-observed-adverse-effect level (NOAEL) was 1.5mg/kg/day (the highest dosage level tested), with similar exposure (AUC)as in humans at the MRHD.

8.2. Lactation

Risk Summary

The presence of mavacamten in human or animal milk, the drug's effectson the breastfed infant, and the effects on milk production are unknown.The developmental and health benefits of breastfeeding should beconsidered along with the mother's clinical need for MAVACAMTEN and anypotential adverse effects on the breastfed child from MAVACAMTEN or fromthe underlying maternal condition.

8.3. Females and Males of Reproductive Potential

Based on animal data, MAVACAMTEN may cause fetal harm when administeredto a pregnant female.

Pregnancy Testing

Confirm absence of pregnancy in females of reproductive potential priorto initiation of MAVACAMTEN.

Contraception

Females

Advise females of reproductive potential to use effective contraceptionduring treatment with MAVACAMTEN and for 4 months after the last dose.Use of MAVACAMTEN may reduce the effectiveness of CHCs. Advise patientsusing CHCs to use an alternative contraceptive method or add nonhormonalcontraception.

8.4. Pediatric Use

The safety and effectiveness of MAVACAMTEN have not been established inpediatric patients.

8.5. Geriatric Use

Clinical trials included 263 patients dosed with MAVACAMTEN, 95 of whomwere 65 years of age or older (36.1%), and 17 of whom (6.5%) were age 75years or older. Safety, effectiveness, and pharmacokinetics were similarbetween patients ≥65 years and younger patients.

8.6. Hepatic Impairment

No dosage adjustment is required in patients with mild (Child-Pugh A) tomoderate (Child-Pugh B) hepatic impairment. Mavacamten exposure (AUC)increased up to 220% in patients with mild (Child-Pugh A) or moderate(Child-Pugh B) hepatic impairment compared to patients with normalhepatic function. However, no additional dose adjustment is required inpatients with mild to moderate hepatic impairment with the recommendeddose titration algorithm and monitoring plan. The effect of severe(Child-Pugh C) hepatic impairment is unknown.

10. Overdosage

Human experience of overdose with MAVACAMTEN is limited. MAVACAMTEN hasbeen given as a single dose of up to 144 mg in patients with HCM. Onesubject administered a single dose of 144 mg experienced serious adverseevents including vasovagal reaction, hypotension, and asystole, but thesubject recovered. In healthy subjects, doses of up to 25 mg have beenadministered for up to 25 days, with 3 of 8 participants treated at the25 mg dose level experiencing 20% or greater reductions in LVEF. Aninfant death was reported after accidental ingestion of three 15 mgcapsules.

Systolic dysfunction is the most likely result of overdosage ofMAVACAMTEN. Treatment of overdose with MAVACAMTEN consists ofdiscontinuation of MAVACAMTEN treatment as well as medically supportivemeasures to maintain hemodynamic stability, including close monitoringof vital signs and LVEF and management of the clinical status of thepatient. Overdose in humans can be life-threatening and result inasystole refractory to any medical intervention.

11. Description

MAVACAMTEN capsules for oral use contain mavacamten, a cardiac myosininhibitor.

The chemical name of mavacamten is3-(1-methylethyl)-6-[[(1S)-1-phenylethyl]amino]-2,4(1H,3H)-pyrimidinedione.The molecular formula is C₁₅H₁₉N₃O₂, and the molecular weight is 273.33g/mol.

The structural formula of mavacamten is:

Mavacamten is a white to off-white powder that is practically insolublein water and aqueous buffers at pH 2-10, sparingly soluble in methanoland ethanol, and freely soluble in DMSO and NMP.

MAVACAMTEN is supplied as immediate release Size 2 hard gelatincapsules, containing 2.5, 5, 10, or 15 mg of mavacamten per capsule asactive ingredient and the following inactive ingredients: croscarmellosesodium, hypromellose, magnesium stearate (non-bovine), mannitol, andsilicon dioxide. The capsule shell contains black edible ink, black ironoxide, gelatin, red iron oxide, titanium dioxide, and yellow iron oxide.

12. Clinical Pharmacology

12.1. Mechanism of Action

Mavacamten is an allosteric and reversible inhibitor selective forcardiac myosin. Mavacamten modulates the number of myosin heads that canenter “on actin” (power-generating) states, thus reducing theprobability of force-producing (systolic) and residual (diastolic)cross-bridge formation. Excess myosin actin cross-bridge formation anddysregulation of the super-relaxed state are mechanistic hallmarks ofHCM. Mavacamten shifts the overall myosin population towards anenergy-sparing, recruitable, super-relaxed state. In HCM patients,myosin inhibition with mavacamten reduces dynamic LVOT obstruction andimproves cardiac filling pressures.

12.2. Pharmacodynamics

Left Ventricular Ejection Fraction and Left Ventricular Outflow TractObstruction

In the EXPLORER-HCM trial, patients achieved reductions in mean restingand provoked (Valsalva) LVOT gradient by Week 4 which were sustainedthroughout the 30-week trial. At Week 30, the mean (SD) changes frombaseline in resting and Valsalva LVOT gradients were −39 (29) mmHg and−49 (34) mmHg, respectively, for the MAVACAMTEN group and −6 (28) mmHgand −12 (31) mmHg, respectively, for the placebo group. The reductionsin Valsalva LVOT gradient were accompanied by decreases in LVEF,generally within the normal range. Eight weeks after discontinuation ofMAVACAMTEN, mean LVEF and Valsalva LVOT gradients were similar tobaseline.

Cardiac Structure

In EXPLORER-HCM, echocardiographic measurements of cardiac structureshowed a mean (SD) reduction from baseline at Week 30 in leftventricular mass index (LVMI) in the mavacamten group (−7.4 [17.8] g/m²)versus an increase in LVMI in the placebo group (8.9 [15.3] g/m²). Therewas also a mean (SD) reduction from baseline in left atrial volume index(LAVI) in the mavacamten group (−7.5 [7.8] mL/m²) versus no change inthe placebo group (−0.1 [8.7] mL/m²). The clinical significance of thesefindings is unknown.

Cardiac Biomarkers

In the EXPLORER-HCM trial, reductions in a biomarker of cardiac wallstress, NT-proBNP, were observed by Week 4 and sustained through the endof treatment. At Week 30 compared with baseline, the reduction inNT-proBNP after mavacamten treatment was 80% greater than for placebo(proportion of geometric mean ratio between the two groups, 0.20 [95%CI: 0.17, 0.24]). The clinical significance of these findings isunknown.

Cardiac Electrophysiology

In healthy volunteers receiving multiple doses of MAVACAMTEN, aconcentration-dependent increase in the QTc interval was observed atdoses up to 25 mg once daily. No acute QTc changes have been observed atsimilar exposures during single-dose studies. The mechanism of the QTprolongation effect is not known.

A meta-analysis across clinical studies in HCM patients does not suggestclinically relevant increases in the QTc interval in the therapeuticexposure range. In HCM, the QT interval may be intrinsically prolongeddue to the underlying disease, in association with ventricular pacing,or in association with drugs with potential for QT prolongation commonlyused in the HCM population. The effect of coadministration of MAVACAMTENwith QT-prolonging drugs or in patients with potassium channel variantsresulting in a long QT interval have not been characterized.

12.3. Pharmacokinetics

Mavacamten exposure increases generally dose proportionally aftermultiple once-daily doses of 1 mg to 15 mg. At the same dose level ofMAVACAMTEN, 170% higher exposures of mavacamten are observed in patientswith HCM compared to healthy subjects.

Absorption

Mavacamten has an estimated oral bioavailability of at least 85% andtime to maximum concentration (Tmax) of 1 hour.

Effect of Food

No clinically significant differences in mavacamten pharmacokineticswere observed following its administration with a high fat meal. TheTmax was increased by 4 hours.

Distribution

Plasma protein binding of mavacamten is between 97 and 98%.

Elimination

Mavacamten has a variable terminal t1/2 that depends on CYP2C19metabolic status. Mavacamten terminal half-life is 6-9 days in CYP2C19normal metabolizers (NMs), which is prolonged in CYP2C19 poormetabolizers (PMs) to 23 days. Drug accumulation occurs with anaccumulation ratio of about 2-fold for Cmax and about 7-fold for AUC inCYP2C19 NMs. The accumulation depends on the metabolism status forCYP2C19 with the largest accumulation observed in CYP2C19 PMs. Atsteady-state, the peak-to-trough plasma concentration ratio with oncedaily dosing is approximately 1.5.

Metabolism

Mavacamten is extensively metabolized, primarily through CYP2C19 (74%),CYP3A4 (18%), and CYP2C9 (8%).

Excretion

Following a single 25 mg dose of radiolabeled mavacamten, 7% of the dosewas recovered in feces (1% unchanged) and 85% in urine (3% unchanged).

Specific Populations

No clinically significant differences in the pharmacokinetics ofmavacamten were observed based on age (range: 18-82 years), sex, race,ethnicity, or mild (eGFR: 60 to 89 mL/min/1.73 m²) to moderate (eGFR: 30to 59 mL/min/1.73 m²) renal impairment. The effects of severe (eGFR: 15to 30 mL/min/1.73 m²) renal impairment and kidney failure (eGFR: <15mL/min/1.73 m²; including patients on dialysis) are unknown.

Hepatic Impairment

Mavacamten exposures (AUC) increased up to 220% in patients with mild(Child-Pugh A) or moderate (Child-Pugh B) hepatic impairment. The effectof severe (Child-Pugh C) hepatic impairment is unknown.

Drug Interactions

Clinical Studies and Model-Informed Approaches

Weak CYP2C19 Inhibitors: Concomitant use of mavacamten (15 mg) withomeprazole (20 mg) once daily increased mavacamten AUCinf by 48% with noeffect on Cmax in healthy CYP2C19 NMs and rapid metabolizers (RMs; e.g.,*1/*17).

Moderate CYP3A4 Inhibitors: Concomitant use of mavacamten (25 mg) withverapamil sustained release (240 mg) increased mavacamten AUCinf by 15%and Cmax by 52% in intermediate metabolizers (IMs; e.g., *1/*2, *1/*3,*2/*17, *3/*17) and NMs of CYP2C19. Concomitant use of mavacamten withdiltiazem in CYP2C19 PMs is predicted to increase mavacamten AUC0-24 hand Cmax up to 55% and 42%, respectively.

Strong CYP3A4 Inhibitors: Concomitant use of mavacamten (15 mg) withketoconazole 400 mg once daily is predicted to increase mavacamtenAUC0-24 and Cmax up to 130% and 90%, respectively.

Strong CYP2C19 and CYP3A4 Inducers: Concomitant use of mavacamten (asingle 15 mg dose) with a strong CYP2C19 and CYP3A4 inducer (rifampin600 mg daily dose) is predicted to decrease mavacamten AUC0-inf and Cmaxby 87% and 22%, respectively in CYP2C19 NMs, and by 69% and 4%,respectively, in CYP2C19 PMs.

CYP3A4 Substrates: Concomitant use of a 16-day course of mavacamten (25mg on days 1 and 2, followed by 15 mg for 14 days) resulted in a 13% and7% decrease in midazolam AUCinf and Cmax, respectively, in healthyCYP2C19 NMs. Following coadministration of mavacamten once daily in HCMpatients, midazolam AUCinf and Cmax are predicted to decrease by 21 to64% and 13 to 48%, respectively, depending on the dose of mavacamten andCYP2C19 phenotype.

CYP2C8 Substrates: Concomitant use of mavacamten once daily in HCMpatients is predicted to decrease AUC and Cmax of repaglinide, a CYP2C8and CYP3A substrate, by 12 to 39%, depending on the dose of mavacamtenand CYP2C19 phenotype.

CYP2C9 Substrates: Concomitant use of mavacamten once daily in HCMpatients is predicted to decrease AUC and Cmax of tolbutamide, a CYP2C9substrate, by 33 to 65%, depending on the dose of mavacamten and CYP2C19phenotype.

CYP2C19 Substrates: Concomitant use of mavacamten once daily in HCMpatients is predicted to decrease AUC and Cmax of omeprazole, a CYP2C19substrate, by 48 to 67%, depending on the dose of mavacamten and CYP2C19phenotype.

In Vitro Studies

CYP Enzymes: Mavacamten does not inhibit CYP1A2, CYP2B6, or CYP2C8. Atclinically relevant concentrations, mavacamten is not an inhibitor ofCYP2D6, CYP2C9, CYP2C19, or CYP3A4. Mavacamten is a CYP2B6 inducer.

Transporter Systems: Mavacamten does not inhibit P-gp, BCRP, BSEP,MATE1, MATE2-K, organic anion transporting polypeptides (OATPs), organiccation transporters (OCTs), or organic anion transporters (OATs).

12.5 Pharmacogenomics

Mavacamten AUCinf increased by 241% and Cmax increased by 47% in CYP2C19poor metabolizers (PMs) compared to normal metabolizers (NMs) followinga single dose of 15 mg mavacamten. Mean half-life is prolonged inCYP2C19 PMs compared to NMs (23 days vs. 6 to 9 days, respectively).

Polymorphic CYP2C19 is the main enzyme involved in the metabolism ofMAVACAMTEN. An individual carrying two normal function alleles is a NM(e.g., *1/*1). An individual carrying two no function alleles is a PM(e.g., *2/*2, *2/*3, *3/*3).

The prevalence of CYP2C19 poor metabolizers differs depending onancestry. Approximately 2% of individuals of European ancestry and 4% ofindividuals of African ancestry are PMs; the prevalence of PMs is higherin Asian populations (e.g., approximately 13% of East Asians).

13. Nonclinical Toxicology

13.1. Carcinogenesis, Mutagenesis, and Impairment of Fertility

Mavacamten was not genotoxic in a bacterial reverse mutation test (Amestest), a human in vitro lymphocyte clastogenicity assay, or a rat invivo micronucleus assay.

There was no evidence of carcinogenicity seen in a 6-month rasH2transgenic mouse study at mavacamten doses of up to 2.0 mg/kg/day inmales and 3.0 mg/kg/day in females, which resulted in exposures (AUC)that were 1.8- and 3-fold in males and females, respectively, comparedto AUC exposures in humans at the MRHD.

In reproductive toxicity studies, there was no evidence of effects ofmavacamten on mating and fertility in male or female rats at doses up to1.2 mg/kg/day, or on the viability and fertility of offspring of damsdosed up to 1.5 mg/kg/day. Plasma exposure (AUC) of mavacamten at thehighest dose tested was the same as in humans at the MRHD.

13.2. Animal Toxicology and/or Pharmacology

The safety of mavacamten has been evaluated in rats and dogs at multipledose levels (0.06 to 10 mg/kg/day) orally. Noted toxicities, includingechocardiographic findings, reduction in systolic function, cardiacdilation, and death, as well as increased heart weights in rats, wereconsistent with mavacamten's mechanism of action and primarypharmacological activity. Other findings included cardiac osseousmetaplasia in rats and QTc prolongation in dogs. Plasma exposures (AUC)at the NOAEL in rats and dogs were 0.1 and 0.3 times, respectively,human exposure (AUC) at the MRHD.

14. Clinical Studies

Obstructive Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy

The efficacy of MAVACAMTEN was evaluated in EXPLORER-HCM (NCT-03470545)a Phase 3, double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled, multicenter,international, parallel-group trial in 251 adults with symptomatic NYHAclass II and III obstructive HCM, LVEF≥55%, and Valsalva LVOT peakgradient ≥50 mmHg at rest or with provocation.

Patients on dual therapy with beta blocker and calcium channel blockertreatment or monotherapy with disopyramide or ranolazine were excluded.Patients with a known infiltrative or storage disorder causing cardiachypertrophy that mimicked obstructive HCM, such as Fabry disease,amyloidosis, or Noonan syndrome with left ventricular hypertrophy, werealso excluded.

Patients were randomized in a 1:1 ratio to receive either a startingdose of 5 mg of MAVACAMTEN or placebo once daily for 30 weeks. Treatmentassignment was stratified by baseline NYHA functional class, baselineuse of beta blockers, and type of ergometer (treadmill or exercisebicycle).

Groups were well matched with respect to age (mean 59 years), BMI (mean30 kg/m²), heart rate (mean 62 bpm), blood pressure (mean 128/76 mmHg),and race (90% Caucasian). Males comprised 54% of the MAVACAMTEN groupand 65% of the placebo group.

At baseline, approximately 73% of the randomized patients were NYHAclass II and 27% were NYHA class III. The mean LVEF was 74%, and themean Valsalva LVOT gradient was 73 mmHg. About 10% had prior septalreduction therapy, 75% were on beta blockers, 17% were on calciumchannel blockers, and 14% had a history of atrial fibrillation.

All patients were initiated on MAVACAMTEN 5 mg (or matching placebo)once daily, and the dose was periodically adjusted to optimize patientresponse (decrease in LVOT gradient with Valsalva maneuver) and maintainLVEF≥50%. The dose was also informed by plasma concentrations ofMAVACAMTEN.

In the MAVACAMTEN group, at the end of treatment, 49% of patients werereceiving the 5 mg dose, 33% were receiving the 10 mg dose, and 11% werereceiving the 15 mg dose. Three patients temporarily interrupted theirdose due to LVEF<50%, of whom two resumed treatment at the same dose andone had the dose reduced from 10 mg to 5 mg.

Primary Endpoint

The primary composite functional endpoint, assessed at 30 weeks, wasdefined as the proportion of patients who achieved either improvement ofmixed venous oxygen tension (pVO2) by ≥1.5 mL/kg/min plus improvement inNYHA class by at least 1 or improvement of pVO2 by ≥3.0 mL/kg/min plusno worsening in NYHA class.

A greater proportion of patients met the primary endpoint at Week 30 inthe MAVACAMTEN group compared to the placebo group (37% vs. 17%,respectively, p=0.0005; see Table 2).

TABLE 2 Primary Endpoint at 30 Weeks MAVACAMTEN Placebo Difference N =123 N = 128 (95% CI) p-value Total responders 45 (37%) 22 (17%) 19% (9,30) 0.0005 Change from baseline 41 (33%) 18 (14%) 19% (9, 30) pVO₂ ≥1.5mL/kg/min and decreased NYHA Change from baseline 29 (23%) 14 (11%) 13%(3, 22) pVO₂ ≥3 mL/kg/min and NYHA not increased

A range of demographic characteristics, baseline diseasecharacteristics, and baseline concomitant medications were examined fortheir influence on outcomes. Results of the primary analysisconsistently favored MAVACAMTEN across all subgroups analyzed (FIG. 17).

FIG. 17 shows a Subgroup Analysis of the Primary Composite FunctionalEndpoint.

The dashed vertical line represents the overall treatment effect and thesolid vertical line (no effect) indicates no difference betweentreatment groups. Note: The figure presents effects in varioussubgroups, all of which are baseline characteristics. The 95% confidencelimits that are shown do not take into account the number of comparisonsmade and may not reflect the effect of a particular factor afteradjustment for all other factors. Apparent homogeneity or heterogeneityamong groups should not be over-interpreted.

Although the benefit of mavacamten was smaller in patients on backgroundbeta blocker therapy compared to those who were not (attenuatedimprovement in pVO2), analyses of other secondary endpoints (symptoms,LVOT gradient) suggest that patients might benefit from mavacamtentreatment regardless of beta blocker use.

Secondary Endpoints

The treatment effects of MAVACAMTEN on LVOT obstruction, functionalcapacity, and health status were assessed by change from baselinethrough Week 30 in post-exercise LVOT peak gradient, change in pVO2,proportion of patients with improvement in NYHA class, Kansas CityCardiomyopathy Questionnaire-23 (KCCQ-23) Clinical Summary Score (CSS),and Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Symptom Questionnaire (HCMSQ) Shortnessof Breath (SoB) domain score. At Week 30, patients receiving MAVACAMTENhad greater improvement compared to the placebo group across allsecondary endpoints (Table 3, FIG. 18 , FIG. 19 , Table 4, and FIGS.7-10 ).

TABLE 3 Change from Baseline to Week 30 in Post-Exercise LVOT Gradient,pVO2, and NYHA Class MAVACAMTEN Placebo N = 123 N = 128 Difference (95%CI) p-value Post-Exercise LVOT −47 (40)  −10 (30) −35 (−43, −28) <0.0001 gradient (mmHg), mean (SD) pVO₂ (mL/kg/min), mean 1.4 (3.1) −0.1(3.0) 1.4 (0.6, 2.1)  <0.0006 (SD) Number (%) with NYHA  80 (65%)   40(31%) 34% (22%, 45%) <0.0001 Class improved ≥1

FIG. 18 shows the Cumulative Distribution of Change from Baseline toWeek 30 in LVOT Peak Gradient

FIG. 19 shows the Cumulative Distribution of Change from Baseline toWeek 30 in pVO2

TABLE 4 Change from Baseline to Week 30 in KCCQ-23 CSS and HCMSQ SoBDomain Difference, Change from Baseline LS Mean Baseline, Mean (SD) toWeek 30, Mean (SD) (95% CI) and MAVACAMTEN Placebo MAVACAMTEN Placebop-value KCCQ-23 CSS^(†) n = 99 n = 97 14 (14) 4 (14) 9 (5, 13) 71 (16)71 (19) p < 0.0001 KCCQ-23 TSS 71 (17) 69 (22) 12 (15) 5 (16) KCCQ-23 PL70 (18) 72 (19) 15 (17) 4 (15) HCMSQ SoB^(‡) n = 108 n = 109 −3 (3)  −1(2)  −2 (−2, −1) 5 (3) 5 (3) p < 0.0001 ^(†)The KCCQ-23 CSS is derivedfrom the Total Symptom Score (TSS) and the Physical Limitations (PL)score of the KCCQ-23. The CSS ranges from 0 to 100 with higher scoresrepresenting less severe symptoms and/or physical limitations. ^(‡)TheHCMSQ SoB domain score measures the frequency and severity of shortnessof breath. The HCMSQ SoB domain score ranges from 0 to 18 with lowerscores representing less shortness of breath.

Missing data were not imputed to summarize the baseline and change frombaseline to Week 30 values. Difference in mean change from baselinebetween treatment groups was estimated using a mixed model for repeatedmeasures.

FIG. 7 shows the time course for changes in KCCQ-23 CSS. FIG. 8 showsthe distribution of changes from baseline to Week 30 for KCCQ-23 CSS.

The figure displays the cumulative percentage of patients achieving acertain level of response.

FIG. 9 shows the time course for changes in HCMSQ SoB. FIG. 10 shows thedistribution of changes from baseline to Week 30 for HCMSQ SoB.

16. How Supplied/Storage and Handling

MAVACAMTEN is supplied as immediate release Size 2 hard gelatin capsulescontaining 2.5, 5, 10, or 15 mg of mavacamten. White opaque capsulebodies are imprinted with “Maya”, and the opaque cap is imprinted withthe strength. The capsule contains white to off-white powder. MAVACAMTENcapsules are available in bottles of 30 capsules, as listed in the tablebelow:

Strength Capsule Cap NDC Number 2.5 mg Light purple 73625-111-11   5 mgYellow 73625-112-11  10 mg Pink 73625-113-11  15 mg Gray 73625-114-11

Storage

Store at 20° C. to 25° C. (68° F. to 77° F.), excursions permittedbetween 15° C. and 30° C. (between 59° F. and 86° F.) [see USPControlled Room Temperature].

17. Patient Counseling Information

Advise the patient and/or caregiver to read the FDA-approved patientlabeling (Medication Guide).

Heart Failure

Inform patients that cardiac function monitoring must be performed usingechocardiography to monitor for heart failure. Advise patients to reportany signs or symptoms of heart failure immediately to their healthcareprovider.

Drug Interactions

Advise patients to inform their healthcare providers of all concomitantproducts, including over-the-counter medications (such as omeprazole,esomeprazole, or cimetidine) and supplements, prior to and duringMAVACAMTEN treatment.

MAVACAMTEN REMS Program

MAVACAMTEN is available only through a restricted program called theMAVACAMTEN REMS Program. Inform the patient of the following notablerequirements:

-   -   Patients must enroll in the program and comply with ongoing        monitoring requirements.

MAVACAMTEN is only prescribed by certified healthcare providers and onlydispensed from certified pharmacies participating in the program.Provide patients with the telephone number and website for informationon how to obtain the product.

Embryo-Fetal Toxicity

Advise pregnant females and females of reproductive potential of thepotential risk to a fetus. Advise females of reproductive potential toinform their healthcare provider of a known or suspected pregnancy.

Advise females of reproductive potential to use effective contraceptionduring treatment with MAVACAMTEN and for 4 months after the last dose.Advise patients using CHCs to use an alternative contraceptive method oradd nonhormonal contraception because MAVACAMTEN may decrease theefficacy of CHCs.

Advise females who are exposed to MAVACAMTEN during pregnancy that thereis a pregnancy safety study that monitors pregnancy outcomes.

Instructions for Taking MAVACAMTEN

MAVACAMTEN capsules should be swallowed whole. Advise patients that ifthey miss a dose of MAVACAMTEN, to take the dose as soon as possiblethat day and the next scheduled dose should be taken at the usual timethe following day. The patient should not take two doses in the sameday.

Example 2. Simulation of Dosing Regimens for Safety and Efficacy

Mavacamten has substantial pharmacokinetic (PK) variability, the largestcontributor being CYP2C19 phenotype. Beyond phenotype, and afterincorporation of all PK covariates, a moderate inter-individualvariability remains. As a result of the PK variability, there is a needto achieve an ideal balance of reducing the Valsalva left ventricularoutflow tract gradient (VLVOT) while maintaining the patient's leftventricular ejection fraction (LVEF), and an echocardiogram (ECHO) basedtitration regimen was developed. Modeling and simulation analyses havebeen undertaken to further evaluate dose titration by CYP2C19 phenotype.

In addition, an exposure-response simulation-based approach was utilizedto investigate multiple titration regimens using an equal distributionof CYP2C19 phenotype to allow for additional sensitivity in assessingthe performance of the titration regimen for each phenotype. Theevaluations included genotype specific dosing and titration, adjustedstarting dose of 2.5 mg and additional monitoring intervals. For eachposology investigated, the key objectives remained consistent: to limitthe percent (%) of simulated patients experiencing LVEF<50%, whilegradually up-titrating them to achieve VLVOT<30 mmHg. This Exampleoutlines the evaluation of 3 titration regimens, described below.

The methods used to conduct the simulations are described as follows. Toinvestigate the regimens described, 5000 virtual oHCM patients weresimulated, with approximately 1000 simulated patients from each of thefollowing 5 CYP2C19 phenotypes: poor metabolizers (PM), intermediatemetabolizers (IM), normal metabolizers (NM), rapid metabolizers (RM),and ultra-rapid metabolizers (UM). To construct distributions ofsimulated patient covariates, sets of covariates were chosen from theset of active-treatment subjects in Studies MYK-461-005 (EXPLORER-HCM,NCT03470545) and MYK-461-007 (MAVA-LTE, for subjects with oHCM,NCT03723655), stratified by phenotype.

The same 5000 simulated patients were utilized in the simulation of eachregimen to allow for a robust comparison of the performance of eachsimulated regimen by metabolizer status, and to control for patientcovariates or residual variability at each week contributing todifferences between regimens.

Each regimen was simulated for 104 weeks, with the simulation codedesigned to mimic, as closely as possible, the regimen of interest. Forany patient that required a dose interruption, a visit was added (if itwas not part of the regimen) 4 weeks later, to assess if the simulatedpatient met the criteria for restart of therapy. If they did not meetcriteria, they remained off-therapy for an additional 4 weeks and were“forced” to restart 4 weeks later (after a total of 8 weeks) if no visitwas planned (i.e., the simulation code implemented a restart without avisit 4 weeks later, which is a simplification of the clinicalimplementation of the titration regimen which states restarting after4-6 weeks of dose interruption). Patients were restarted at the nextlower dose strength available and if discontinued on 2.5 mg, they wererestarted at the same 2.5 mg dose.

The simulations described below in each section have been arranged toprovide the following key items:

-   -   A table showing the percentage of patients meeting LVEF≤50%        stratified by CYP2C19 metabolizer status/phenotype at selected        time points over 104 weeks A table showing the percentage of        patients meeting LVOT≤30 mmHg stratified by    -   CYP2C19 metabolizer status/phenotype at the same time points        over 104 weeks    -   A table showing the percentage of patients with mavacamten        plasma concentration >1000 ng/mL stratified by CYP2C19        metabolizer status/phenotype at the same time points over 104        weeks    -   A figure showing each of the key safety and efficacy thresholds        (percentage of patients who have LVEF≤50%, LVOT≤30 mmHg,        mavacamten plasma concentration >700 ng/mL, and mavacamten        plasma concentration >1000 ng/mL) stratified by CYP2C19        metabolizer status/phenotype    -   The dose distribution in each CYP2C19 metabolizer        status/phenotype at Week 104 stratified by CYP2C19 metabolizer        status/phenotype.

Regimen #1: First Proposed Titration Regimen Using Uniform CYP2C19Stratification

For this scenario, the proposed ECHO-based posology was as follows:

-   -   Each patient begins therapy with a 5 mg once daily dose of        mavacamten.    -   All patients return for a visit at Week 4 to assess if they meet        criteria for dose interruption (LVEF<50%) or down-titration        VLVOT<20 mmHg.    -   All patients return for a visit at Week 12 for an up-titration        opportunity (for patients with LVEF≥55% and VLVOT≥30 mmHg).    -   Patients who had a dose interruption at Week 4 return 4 weeks        later to assess if they meet the LVEF criterion to restart        therapy at the next lower dose (if LVEF recovered ≥50%). This        criterion is applied at every visit.    -   Patients who were up-titrated at Week 12 return 4 weeks later to        assess LVEF and LVOT gradient. After this 4-week follow up, the        next visit is scheduled 12 weeks later (Week 28) for the next        opportunity for an up-titration, and every 12 weeks thereafter        (unless there is a dose up-titration or interruption, which        would result in an additional 4-week follow-up visit).    -   Subsequent to the Week 12 visit, patients with no dose change        are evaluated at a visit 12 weeks later and every 12 weeks        thereafter until Week 52, and every 24 weeks from Week 52 to        104.    -   After Week 40, all patients follow the same visit schedule as        follows: a visit 12 weeks later at Week 52, and every 24 weeks        thereafter. To account for 4-week follow up visits which are        clinically intended only for patients with up-titration or dose        interruption, all simulated patients are assessed 4 weeks after        the quarterly (12 weeks) or biannual (24 weeks) visit.    -   Up-titrations cannot occur within 12 weeks of one another.    -   For simplification in the code, a ‘force restart’ was        implemented 8 weeks after dose interruption if patients did not        meet the criteria for LVEF≥50% at the coded 4-week follow-up        visit. This simplification is implemented in four instances,        once at Week 20 and 3 times between Weeks 40-104.

Table 5 shows the percentage of patients attaining an LVEF≤50% acrossselected time points of the 104-week period stratified by phenotype.Generally, the highest percentage of patients with LVEF≤50% was based onphenotype status, with the greatest occurrence in PMs (10.2% at Week 24)and the lowest occurrence in UMs (<2% at all time points). Thisrelationship was also seen with LVOT, with the highest percentage ofpatients meeting LVOT≤30 mmHg in PMs and the lowest percentage in Ums(Table 6) In all phenotypes, >60% of patients met LVOT≤30 mmHg afterWeek 18.

Table 7 shows that the percentage of patients attaining mavacamtenplasma concentration >1000 ng/mL was generally low, with no more than 4%exceeding this threshold across the phenotypes. FIG. 13 depicts the keysafety and efficacy thresholds including mavacamten plasmaconcentration >700 ng/mL over the 104-week period. The dose distributiondepicted in Table 8 shows that there is a wide spread of doses acrossall phenotype assigned in the simulated patients at Week 104, indicatingno single dose strength is appropriate for all patients using theproposed posology.

TABLE 5 Regimen #1: Percent of Patients Attaining LVEF ≤50% Across TimePoints During the 104-Week Dosing Period Stratified by Phenotype Week PMIM NM RM UM 4 1.81 0.292 0.0993 0.1 0.103 8 4.23 0.68 0.199 0.1 0 105.84 1.07 0.0993 0.301 0 12 7.04 0.875 0.0993 0 0 18 7.75 1.65 1.090.602 0.103 24 9.96 2.33 1.09 0.903 0.411 30 4.83 2.33 1.09 0.702 0.51436 6.04 2.62 1.29 0.903 0.925 48 4.93 1.26 1.89 0.903 0.308 72 9.26 2.041.59 1.3 0.822 104 5.23 1.46 2.09 1.5 1.03

TABLE 6 Regimen #1: Percent of Patients Attaining LVOT ≤30 mmHg AcrossTime Points During the 104-Week Dosing Period Stratified by PhenotypeWeek PM IM NM RM UM 4 75.6 55.8 48.2 49.2 38 8 84.7 62.8 48.6 51.2 39 1087.3 65.1 49.8 51.1 38 12 87.5 63 48.3 49.6 38 18 90.5 77.2 67.8 66.759.3 24 91.4 77.6 67.1 66.2 61.9 30 90.6 83.7 76.6 78.1 71.9 36 91.883.8 80.1 78 75 48 93.1 87.7 79.6 83.1 79.2 72 92.7 89.7 84.2 87 81.1104 94.1 90.4 88 87.9 82.7

TABLE 7 Regimen #1: Percent of Patients Attaining Mavacamten PlasmaConcentration >1000 ng/mL Across Time Points During the 104-Week DosingPeriod Stratified by Phenotype Week PM IM NM RM UM 4 0.201 0 0 0 0 81.01 0 0 0 0 10 2.21 0 0 0 0 12 3.42 0 0 0 0 18 3.52 0.292 0 0.201 0 245.23 0.68 0.199 0.502 0 30 3.12 0.583 0.199 0.401 0.103 36 3.92 1.070.397 0.401 0.103 48 2.41 1.17 0.695 0.201 0 72 3.52 1.26 1.09 0.2010.206 104 1.81 1.36 0.497 0.401 0.206

FIG. 13 (A-D) shows the Time-Course of Percent of Patients withLVEF≤50%, VLVOT≤30 mmHg, Mavacamten Plasma Concentration >700 ng/mL, andMavacamten Plasma Concentration >1000 ng/mL (104 Week TreatmentDuration) under Regimen #1.

TABLE 8 Regimen #1: Dose Distribution at Week 104 Stratified byPhenotype CYP 0 mg 2.5 mg 5 mg 10 mg 15 mg PM 8.45 50.70 32.90 7.14 0.80IM 2.04 15.35 36.15 33.62 12.83 NM 1.99 6.45 26.91 37.04 27.61 RM 1.916.92 26.88 37.71 26.58 UM 1.13 3.19 17.06 35.56 43.06

Regimen #2: Second Proposed Posology with Additional ECHO Monitoring

This posology maintains some similarities to the originally proposedposology in that it represents one “unified” posology for all patientswith the same starting dose (5 mg), LVEF criteria for up- anddown-titration, and VLVOT criteria for up- and down-titration. TheRegimen #2 posology is consistent the posology in Example 1, and FIGS.4-6 . The key changes to the posology compared to Regimen #1 include anadditional visit at Week 8 for all patients with opportunity fordown-titration, opportunity for permanent discontinuation for patientswho were unable to tolerate the lowest dose of mavacamten (as defined bypatients who achieve LVEF<50% twice during treatment with a 2.5 mg dose)and continuation of every 3 month monitoring intervals into the secondyear of treatment. At the Week 8 visit, an additional down-titrationopportunity for patients still on 5 mg was implemented for patients whowere not down-titrated at Week 4 and met VLVOT<20 mmHg at criteria. Thesimulation implementation remained consistent with the methods outlinedabove. In addition, after the first up-titration opportunity at week 12,all patient visits were synchronized to every 12 weeks, rather than12-weeks post their previous visit. Visits every 12 weeks weremaintained for the second year rather than visits every 24 weeks.

Table 9 shows the percentage of patients attaining an LVEF<=50% acrossselected time points of the 104-week period stratified by phenotype.Generally, the highest percentage of patients with LVEF≤50% was based onphenotype status, with the greatest occurrence in PMs (4.2% at Week 8)and the lowest occurrence in UMs (≤1% at all time points). Thisrelationship was also seen with LVOT, with the highest percentage ofpatients meeting LVOT≤30 mmHg in PMs and the lowest percentage in UMs(Table 10). In all phenotypes except for UM, >60% of patients metLVOT≤30 mmHg after Week 18.

Table 11 shows that the percentage of patients attaining mavacamtenplasma concentration >1000 ng/mL was generally low, with no more than˜2% exceeding this threshold across the phenotypes. FIG. 14 depicts thekey safety and efficacy thresholds including mavacamten plasmaconcentration >700 ng/mL over the 104-week period. The dose distributiondepicted in Table 12 shows that there continues to be a wide spread ofdoses across all phenotype, and that the eventual distribution isrelatively consistent to the original posology, with the exception of˜10% of PMs who get permanently discontinued during the course oftreatment. This criteria appears to have minimal impact on all othermetabolizer phenotypes and allows for an improved benefit/risk overall,while appropriately identifying those patients who may not be able totolerate the lowest available dose strength. According to the simulateddose distribution below, this reflects about 10% of the PM populationand 0.3% of the IM population. Considering the CYP2C19 phenotypedistribution in the EU population, this criteria wouldexclude/permanently discontinue <0.5% of patients overall.

TABLE 9 Regimen #2: Percent of Patients Attaining LVEF ≤50% Across TimePointsDuring the 104-Week Dosing Period Stratified by Phenotype Week PMIM NM RM UM 4 1.81 0.292 0.0993 0.1 0.103 8 4.23 0.68 0.199 0.1 0 102.82 0.389 0 0 0 12 2.21 0.0972 0 0 0 18 3.23 0.875 0.794 0.401 0.103 243.79 1.36 1.09 0.702 0.206 30 4.03 1.85 1.19 0.903 0.308 36 3.26 2.331.69 0.702 0.822 48 2.88 2.43 1.09 1.3 1.13 72 2.94 1.95 1.19 1.31 1.13104 2.8 2.73 0.993 0.803 0.719

TABLE 10 Regimen #2: Percent of Patients Attaining LVOT ≤ 30 mmHg AcrossTime Points During the 104-Week Dosing Period Stratified by PhenotypeWeek PM IM NM RM UM 4 75.6 55.8 48.2 49.2 38 8 84.7 62.8 48.6 51.2 39 1082.2 59.6 44.3 45.3 34.7 12 73.8 50 40.4 41.2 32.7 18 83.9 71.7 63.561.1 55.8 24 88.2 72.9 62.7 61 58.5 30 88.4 81.1 75.3 75.2 69.8 36 89.280.4 78.3 75.4 71.3 48 91 87.3 80.5 82.1 77.6 72 91.5 90.4 81.8 85.882.3 104 93.6 92.8 86.1 88.3 84.9

TABLE 11 Regimen #2: Percent of Patients Attaining Mavacamten PlasmaConcentration > 1000 ng/mL Across Time Points During the 104-Week DosingPeriod Stratified by Phenotype Week PM IM NM RM UM 4 0.101 0 0 0 0 81.11 0 0 0 0 10 0.302 0 0 0 0 12 0.302 0 0 0 0 18 1.01 0.0972 0 0.1 0 242.05 0.583 0.199 0.401 0 30 1.65 0.292 0.497 0.1 0.103 36 2 0.68 0.5960.201 0.103 48 2.24 0.875 0.298 0.301 0 72 2.4 0.974 0.993 0.502 0.103104 2.13 1.36 1.09 0.502 0.103

FIG. 14 (A-D) shows the Time-Course of Percent of Patients with (A)LVEF<=50%, (B) VLVOT<=30 mmHg, (C) Mavacamten Plasma Concentration >700ng/mL, and (D) Mavacamten Plasma Concentration >1000 ng/mL (104-WeekTreatment Duration) on Regimen #2.

TABLE 12 Regimen #2: Dose Distribution at Week 104 Stratified byPhenotype CYP DC 0 mg 2.5 mg 5 mg 10 mg 15 mg PM 10.16 0.00 50.20 34.107.04 0.50 IM 0.29 0.00 15.26 37.90 33.62 13.02 NM 0.00 0.00 7.25 25.6238.23 28.90 RM 0.10 0.00 7.62 27.68 35.51 29.09 UM 0.00 0.00 3.70 15.7234.12 46.45

Regimen #3: Evaluation of Lower Starting Dose with Additional ECHOMonitoring

This regimen remains identical to the regimen defined as “Regimen #2”above, with a lower starting dose of 2.5 mg. This regimen was evaluatedin order to assess whether simple recommendations, such as lowerstarting dose could be made for patients who were known CYP2C19 PMs. Forthe purposes of this simulation, all patients were started on a 2.5 mgstarting dose, however the intent was to assess whether a sub-group ofphenotypes may benefit from a lower starting dose with no othermodifications to the titration regimen.

Table 13 shows the percentage of patients attaining an LVEF≤50% acrossselected time points of the 104-week period stratified by phenotype.Generally, the highest percentage of patients with LVEF≤50% was based onphenotype status, with the greatest occurrence in PMs (4.9% at Week 24)and the lowest occurrence in UMs (≤1% at all time points). Thisrelationship was also seen with LVOT, with the highest percentage ofpatients meeting LVOT≤30 mmHg in PMs and the lowest percentage in UMs(Table 14). In all phenotypes except for UM, >60% of patients metLVOT≤30 mmHg after Week 30.

Table 15 shows that the percentage of patients attaining mavacamtenplasma concentration >1000 ng/mL was generally low, but higher thanRegimen 2 above with no more than 2.6% exceeding this threshold acrossthe phenotypes. FIG. 15 depicts the key safety and efficacy thresholdsincluding mavacamten plasma concentration >700 ng/mL over the 104-weekperiod. The dose distribution depicted in Table 16 is very consistentwith the distribution obtained with Regimen 2 above, indicating thatover time the same patients eventually achieve similar individualizedoptimal doses. This regimen comes with a delay in efficacy for patientswith no improvement in safety compared to Regimen 2 above. The primaryreason for this, is that, in Regimen 2, the introduction of theadditional down titration visit at Week 8 allows for an increasedopportunity to down titrate patients early, who may eventually requirelower doses. Starting patients, especially PMs at a lower dose,eliminates the benefit of the additional down titration opportunity, andwhen they do eventually get up-titrated, at Week 12 or beyond, theduration of treatment without ECHO visits is prolonged compared to thefirst 12 weeks, which results in a higher percent of PMs achievingLVEF≤50% overall, but later in therapy i.e. at Week 24 rather than Week8. Table 16 shows that there is a wide spread of doses across allphenotypes assigned in the simulated patients at Week 104, indicating nosingle dose strength is appropriate for all patients using the proposedposology.

TABLE 13 Regimen #3: Percent of Patients Attaining LVEF ≤ 50% AcrossTime Points During the 104- Week Dosing Period Stratified by PhenotypeWeek PM IM NM RM UM 4 0 0 0 0 0 8 0.604 0 0 0 0 10 0.503 0 0 0 0 120.302 0 0 0 0 18 2.23 0.292 0.199 0 0 24 4.88 0.292 0 0.502 0 30 3.681.46 1.09 0.401 0.206 36 4.25 1.65 1.69 0.401 0.617 48 3.18 2.24 0.5961.3 0.822 72 3.15 1.85 1.19 1.2 1.13 104 2.89 2.73 0.894 0.803 0.719

TABLE 14 Regimen #3: Percent of Patients Attaining LVOT ≤ 30 mmHg AcrossTime Points During the 104-Week Dosing Period Stratified by PhenotypeWeek PM IM NM RM UM 4 43.5 29 27 26 21.3 8 54.2 34.8 26 29.1 22.5 1060.8 36.2 28.4 28.4 22 12 60.3 34.8 27 27.7 21.6 18 79.4 60 48.3 47.637.3 24 85.2 61.3 47.1 48 41 30 88.7 75.9 67.7 67.9 58.6 36 89 75.4 70.868 59.4 48 91.3 84.7 75.9 77.6 71.6 72 91.6 90 80.6 83.7 81 104 93.892.2 85.6 87.9 84.5

TABLE 15 Regimen #3: Percent of Patients Attaining Mavacamten PlasmaConcentration > 1000 ng/mL Across Time Points During the 104-Week DosingPeriod Stratified by Phenotype Week PM IM NM RM UM 4 0 0 0 0 0 8 0 0 0 00 10 0 0 0 0 0 12 0 0 0 0 0 18 0.506 0 0 0 0 24 2.64 0.194 0 0 0 30 1.640.194 0.199 0 0.103 36 2.49 0.389 0.397 0.1 0.103 48 2.22 1.07 0.2980.201 0 72 2.6 0.974 0.894 0.502 0.206 104 1.56 1.07 1.09 0.402 0

FIG. 15 (A-D) shows the Time-Course of Percent of Patients with (A)LVEF<=50%, (B) VLVOT<=30 mmHg, (C) Mavacamten Plasma Concentration >700ng/mL, and (D) Mavacamten Plasma Concentration >1000 ng/mL (104-WeekTreatment Duration) for Regimen #3.

TABLE 16 Regimen #3: Dose Distribution at Week 104 Stratified byPhenotype CYP DC 0 mg 2.5 mg 5 mg 10 mg 15 mg PM 9.56 0.00 50.10 35.216.74 0.50 IM 0.29 0.00 14.87 39.75 33.53 11.66 NM 0.00 0.00 7.25 26.7138.43 27.61 RM 0.10 0.00 7.02 29.09 36.61 27.18 UM 0.00 0.00 4.01 15.9335.35 44.71

Summary

In summary, several titration regimens were assessed to improve theproposed titration regimen. Regimens evaluated assessed monitoringfrequency, phenotype specific fixed dose, phenotype specific startingdose, phenotype specific titration rules as well as permanentdiscontinuation criteria. The second proposed posology (Regimen #2) isconsidered to provide the best benefit/risk across the population, whileimproving the safety profile particularly for PMs. Regimen #3 was testedto assess whether simple modifications/recommendations could be made forthose patients whose CYP2C19 phenotype was known. A lower starting doserecommendation for PMs did not result in an improvement in benefit/risk.It resulted in a delay in achievement of VLVOT≤30 mmHg as well as ahigher % of patients at one visit with LVEF≤50%. While the safetyprofile appeared improved within the first 12 weeks, the overall percentof patients achieving LVEF≤50% was higher than Regimen #2. However, thisphenomenon occurred later, as expected, after patients were up-titratedat week 12. This highlights that a simple modification to the titrationscheme such as a lower starting dose does not improve the safety profilefor PMs. Additional changes to dosing regimen based on phenotype mayresult in a slight benefit for PMs but would introduce additional risksfor the overall patient population in terms of label complexity, risk ofmedication errors, and its impact on safety. Balancing all thosecomponents, it was assessed that this unified posology in Regimen #2allowed for an improvement in benefit/risk without a label thatintroduces too much complexity that could result in unintendedmedication errors.

FIG. 16 (A and B) shows a comparison of the Regimen #1 versus theRegimen #2 with respect to the percent of patients for whom LVEF reachedbelow 50%. As seen in the figure, a lower percent of patients,especially poor metabolizer patients, have LVEF<50% under Regimen #2.For example, under Regimen #1, about 10% of poor metabolizer (PM)patients and about 1.2% of non-PM patients have LVEF<50% at Week 24,whereas under Regimen #2, about 3.8% of PM patients and about 0.85% ofnon-PM patients have LVEF<50% at Week 24. Also, under Regimen #1, about7% of poor metabolizer (PM) patients and about 0.25% of non-PM patientshave LVEF<50% at Week 12, whereas under Regimen #2, about 2.2% of PMpatients and about 0.025% of non-PM patients have LVEF<50% at Week 12.

Example 3. Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy (REMS)

I. REMS Goal

The goal of the MAVACAMTEN Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy(REMS) program is to mitigate the risk of heart failure due to systolicdysfunction.

Objectives:

-   -   1. Monitor for detection of heart failure due to systolic        dysfunction with periodic echocardiograms.    -   2. Screen for drug interactions prior to each dispense.

II. REMS Requirements

REMS Program Manager must ensure that healthcare providers, patients,pharmacies, and wholesalers-distributors comply with the followingrequirements:

1. Healthcare providers who prescribe MAVACAMTEN must:

To become 1. Review the drug's Prescribing Information. certified 2.Review the Program Overview and the to prescribe Education Program forHealthcare Providers and Pharmacies. 3. Successfully complete theHealthcare Provider Knowledge Assessment and submit it to the REMS. 4.Enroll by completing the Healthcare Provider Enrollment Form andsubmitting it to the REMS. Before treatment 5. Counsel the patient usingthe Patient initiation Brochure on the risk of heart failure (firstdose) due to systolic dysfunction. 6. Counsel the patient using thePatient Brochure on the risk of drug-drug interactions with CYP2C19 andCYP3A4 inhibitors and inducers and the need to inform healthcareproviders of all the prescription and nonprescription medications theytake. 7. Provide the patient with the Patient Brochure. 8. Assess thepatient's cardiovascular status and the appropriateness of initiatingtreatment by obtaining an echocardiogram. Document and submitconfirmation of an echocardiogram and authorization for treatment to theREMS using the Patient Enrollment Form. 9. Assess the patient'sprescription and nonprescription medications and supplements fordrug-drug interactions. Document and submit to the REMS using thePatient Enrollment Form. 10. Enroll the patient by completing andsubmitting the Patient Enrollment Form to the REMS. During treatment:11. Counsel the patient on the risks of 4, 8, and 12 weeks heart failuredue to systolic dysfunction after treatment and drug-drug interactionswith CYP2C19 initiation and and CYP3A4 inhibitors and inducers, andevery 12 weeks the related safe-use requirements using thereafter unlessthe Patient Brochure. dose change, 12. Assess the patient'scardiovascular initiating weak status and the appropriateness of CYP2C19inhibitor, continuing treatment by echocardiogram. or initiating aDocument and submit confirmation of an moderate CYP3A4 echocardiogramand authorization for inhibitor treatment to the REMS using the PatientStatus Form. 13. Assess the patient's prescription and nonprescriptionmedications and supplements for drug-drug interactions. Document andsubmit authorization for continuing treatment to the REMS using thePatient Status Form. During treatment: 14. Counsel the patient on therisks of 4 and 12 weeks heart failure due to systolic dysfunction afterany dose and drug-drug interactions with CYP2C19 change, initiating andCYP3A4 inhibitors and inducers, and a weak CYP2C19 the related safe-userequirements using inhibitor, or the Patient Brochure. initiating a 15.Assess the patient's cardiovascular moderate CYP3A4 status and theappropriateness of inhibitor, and continuing treatment byechocardiogram. every 12 weeks Document and submit confirmation of anthereafter echocardiogram and authorization for continuing treatment tothe REMS using the Patient Status Form. 16. Assess the patient'sprescription and nonprescription medications and supplements fordrug-drug interactions. Document and submit authorization for continuingtreatment to the REMS using the Patient Status Form. At all times 17.Report adverse events of heart failure due to systolic dysfunction2. Patients who are prescribed MAVACAMTEN:

Before treatment 1. Receive counseling from the healthcare initiation(first provider on the risk of heart failure due dose) to systolicdysfunction (when the heart is unable to pump enough blood to the body)using the Patient Brochure. 2. Receive counseling from the healthcareprovider on the risk of drug-drug interactions and the need to informhealthcare providers of all prescription and over-the-counter medicinesand supplements they take, using the Patient Brochure. 3. Get anechocardiogram to check their heart. 4. Enroll in the REMS by completingthe Patient Enrollment Form with the healthcare provider. Enrollmentinformation will be provided to the REMS. During treatment: 5. Receivecounseling from the healthcare 4, 8, and 12 weeks provider on the riskof heart failure after treatment due to systolic dysfunction (when theinitiation and heart is unable to pump enough blood to every 12 weeksthe body). thereafter unless 6. Receive counseling from the healthcaredose change or provider on the risk of drug-drug starting certaininteractions and the need to inform new medicines healthcare providersof all the prescription and over-the-counter medicines and supplementsthey take, using the Patient Brochure. 7. Get an echocardiogram to checktheir heart. During treatment: 8. Receive counseling from the healthcare4 and 12 weeks provider on the risk of heart failure after dose due tosystolic dysfunction. changes and 9. Receive counseling from thehealthcare starting certain provider on the risk of drug-drug newmedicines and interactions and the need to inform every 12 weekshealthcare providers of all the thereafter prescription andover-the-counter medicines and supplements they take, using the PatientBrochure. 10. Get an echocardiogram to check their heart. Before each11. Review all prescriptions and over-the- prescription countermedicines and supplements with dispense the pharmacist. 12. Receivecounseling from the pharmacist on drug-drug interactions. At all times13. Inform the healthcare provider or seek other medical attention ifthere are new or worsening symptoms of heart failure. 14. Inform otherhealthcare providers about treatment with MAVACAMTEN. 15. Informhealthcare providers of all medicines and any changes, includingover-the-counter medicines and supplements.3. Pharmacies that dispense MAVACAMTEN must:

To become 1. Designate an authorized representative certified to tocomplete the certification process dispense and oversee implementationand compliance with the REMS on behalf of the pharmacy. 2. Have theauthorized representative review the Prescribing Information, theEducation Program for Healthcare Providers and Pharmacies, and theProgram Overview. 3. Have the authorized representative successfullycomplete the Pharmacy Authorized Representative Knowledge Assessment andsubmit it to the REMS. 4. Have the authorized representative enroll inthe REMS on behalf of the pharmacy by completing the Pharmacy EnrollmentForm and submitting it to the REMS. 5. Train all relevant staff involvedin dispensing MAVACAMTEN using the Program Overview and EducationProgram for Healthcare Providers and Pharmacies. Before dispensing 6.Counsel the patient on drug-drug interactions. 7. Assess the patient'sprescription and nonprescription medications and supplements fordrug-drug interactions. Document and submit to the REMS using the DrugInteraction and Counseling Checklist for Pharmacies. 8. Document theprescribed dose. 9. Obtain authorization to dispense each prescriptionby contacting the REMS to verify that the prescriber is certified, thepatient is enrolled, the healthcare provider has authorized the patientto receive the drug, the patient is counseled, and the pharmacyidentified and resolved any drug-drug interactions. 10. Provide thepatient with the Patient Brochure. 11. Dispense no more than a 35-daysupply of MAVACAMTEN. To maintain 12. Have the new authorizedrepresentative certification enroll in the REMS by successfully todispense completing the Pharmacy Authorized Representative KnowledgeAssessment and completing the Pharmacy Enrollment Form if the authorizedrepresentative changes. At all times 13. Report adverse events of heartfailure due to systolic dysfunction 14. Do not distribute, transfer,loan, or sell MAVACAMTEN, except to a certified pharmacy. 15. Maintainrecords of dispensing information. 16. Maintain records of completion ofthe REMS training by relevant staff. 17. Maintain records that allprocesses and procedures are in place and are being followed. 18. Complywith audits conducted by REMS Program Manager or a third party acting onbehalf of REMS Program Manager to ensure that all processes andprocedures are in place and are being followed.4. Wholesalers-distributors that distribute MAVACAMTEN must:

To be able to 1. Establish processes and procedures to ensure thatdistribute the drug is distributed only to certified pharmacies. 2.Train all relevant staff involved in distributing MAVACAMTEN on the REMSrequirements. At all times 3. Distribute only to certified pharmacies.4. Maintain records of drug distribution for all MAVACAMTEN shipments.5. Comply with audits conducted by REMS Program Manager or a third partyacting on behalf of REMS Program Manager to ensure that all processesand procedures are in place and are being followed.

REMS Program Manager must provide training to healthcare providers whoprescribe MAVACAMTEN.

The training includes the following educational materials:

-   -   Program Overview    -   Education Program for Healthcare Providers and Pharmacies    -   Healthcare Provider Knowledge Assessment

The training must be available online, via email, and in a hard-copyformat via mail.

REMS Program Manager must provide training to pharmacies that dispenseMAVACAMTEN.

The training includes the following educational materials:

-   -   Program Overview    -   Education Program for Healthcare Providers and Pharmacies    -   Pharmacy Authorized Representative Knowledge Assessment

The training must be available online, via email, and in a hard-copyformat via mail.

To support REMS operations, REMS Program Manager must:

-   -   1. Authorize dispensing for each patient based on receipt of a        Patient Enrollment Form, Patient Status Form, and Drug        Interaction and Counseling Checklist for Pharmacies on the        following schedule:        -   For the initial dispense: If the Patient Enrollment Form and            Drug Interaction and Counseling Checklist for Pharmacies are            not completed, the patient is not authorized to receive drug            until the completed forms are received.        -   For subsequent dispenses: If the Patient Status Form is not            received within 3 calendar days of the last day of the week            the echocardiogram is due (as described in the Education            Program for Healthcare Providers and Pharmacies) and the            Drug Interaction and Counseling Checklist for Pharmacies is            not completed before each dispense, the patient is not            authorized to receive the drug until the completed forms are            received.    -   2. Establish and maintain a REMS Website. The REMS Website must        include the capability to complete healthcare provider and        pharmacy certification and enrollment online; the capability to        enroll and manage patients online, including completion of the        Drug Interaction and Counseling Checklist for Pharmacies and        Patient Status Form; the capability to review patient enrollment        and authorization status and healthcare provider certification        status, as well as obtaining authorization to dispense; and the        option to print the Prescribing Information, Medication Guide,        and REMS materials. All product websites for consumers and        healthcare providers must include prominent REMS-specific links        to the REMS Program website. The REMS Program website must not        link back to the promotional product website(s).    -   3. Make the REMS Website fully operational and all REMS        materials available through website and the MAVACAMTEN REMS Call        Center at the time that MAVACAMTEN first becomes commercially        available.    -   4. Establish and maintain a REMS Call Center for REMS        participants.    -   5. Establish and maintain a validated, secure database of all        REMS participants who are enrolled and/or certified in the        MAVACAMTEN REMS.    -   6. Ensure healthcare providers and pharmacies are able to        complete the certification process online and by fax.    -   7. Ensure healthcare providers are able to complete the patient        enrollment process online and by fax.    -   8. Ensure healthcare providers are able to complete the Patient        Status Form online and by fax.    -   9. Ensure pharmacies are able to document the prescribed dose        and complete the Drug Interaction and Counseling Checklist for        Pharmacies online and by fax.    -   10. Ensure pharmacies are able to obtain authorization to        dispense online and by phone.    -   11. Provide the Program Overview, Education Program for        Healthcare Providers and Pharmacies, and the Healthcare Provider        Enrollment Form or Pharmacy Enrollment Form to healthcare        providers who (1) attempt to prescribe or dispense MAVACAMTEN        and are not yet certified or (2) inquire about how to become        certified.    -   12. Notify healthcare providers and pharmacies within 1 business        day when they become certified in the REMS.    -   13. Notify healthcare providers within 1 business day when        patient enrollment is complete.    -   14. Provide certified healthcare providers access to the        database of their enrolled patients and certified pharmacies.    -   15. Provide certified pharmacies access to the database of        certified healthcare providers and enrolled patients.    -   16. Provide authorized wholesalers-distributors access to the        database of certified pharmacies.

To ensure REMS participants' compliance with the REMS, REMS ProgramManager must:

-   -   17. Annually verify that the authorized representative's name        and contact information correspond to those of the current        designated authorized representative for the pharmacy. If        different, the pharmacy must recertify a new authorized        representative.    -   18. Maintain adequate records to demonstrate that the REMS        requirements have been met, including but not limited to records        of the following: MAVACAMTEN distribution and dispensing,        certification of healthcare providers and pharmacies, enrolled        patients, completed Patient Status Forms and Drug Interaction        and Counseling Checklist for Pharmacies, and audits of certified        pharmacies and wholesalers-distributors. These records must be        readily available for FDA inspections.    -   19. Establish and maintain a plan for addressing noncompliance        with the REMS requirements.    -   20. Monitor healthcare providers, pharmacies, and        wholesalers-distributors on an ongoing basis to ensure the REMS        requirements are being met. Take corrective action if        noncompliance is identified, including decertification.    -   21. Audit pharmacies and wholesalers-distributors no later than        180 calendar days after they become certified and annually to        ensure all REMS processes and procedures are in place,        functioning, and support the REMS requirements.    -   22. Take reasonable steps to improve operations of and        compliance with the REMS requirements based on monitoring and        evaluation of the MAVACAMTEN REMS.

III. REMS Assessment Timetable

REMS Program Manager must submit REMS assessments annually from the dateof the initial approval of the REMS program. To facilitate the inclusionof as much information as possible while allowing reasonable time toprepare the submission, the reporting interval covered by eachassessment should conclude no earlier than 60 calendar days before thesubmission date for that assessment. REMS Program Manager must submiteach assessment so that it will be received by the FDA on or before thedue date.

IV. REMS Materials

The following materials are part of the MAVACAMTEN REMS:

Enrollment Forms

Healthcare Providers:

-   -   1. Healthcare Provider Enrollment Form

Patients:

-   -   2. Patient Enrollment Form

Pharmacy:

-   -   3. Pharmacy Enrollment Form

Training and Educational Materials

Healthcare Providers:

-   -   4. Education Program for Healthcare Providers and Pharmacies    -   5. Program Overview    -   6. Healthcare Provider Knowledge Assessment

Patients:

-   -   7. Patient Brochure

Pharmacy:

-   -   8. Education Program for Healthcare Providers and Pharmacies    -   9. Program Overview    -   10. Pharmacy Authorized Representative Knowledge Assessment

Patient Care Forms

-   -   11. Patient Status Form    -   12. Drug Interaction and Counseling Checklist for Pharmacies

Other Materials

-   -   13. REMS Website

Example 4. Drug-Drug Interaction Simulations

Statement of Purpose: Mavacamten is a first-in-class, selective,allosteric, and reversible cardiac myosin inhibitor in development forthe treatment of adults with symptomatic obstructive hypertrophiccardiomyopathy. Mavacamten is hepatically metabolized predominantly viaCYP2C19 (74%), CYP3A4 (18%) and CYP2C9 (8%). A previously developedfit-for-purpose physiologically based pharmacokinetic (PBPK) model wasapplied to explore the induction effects of a strong CYP3A4/CYP2C19inducer—rifampin, as well as a strong CYP3A4 inducer—carbamazepine, onmavacamten exposures.

Methods: Modeling and simulation analyses were conducted using Simcypv19 (Certara). The mavacamten compound file was further verified againstadditional mavacamten Phase I clinical data in healthy volunteers. TheDDI simulation study design included lead-in inducer dosing period tomaximize induction effects (rifampin 600 mg QD for 7 days, carbamazepine400 mg BID for 14 days) followed by a single mavacamten dose (15 mg),with continued dosing of inducers for another 2 months to end of virtualtrial. All simulations used the default rifampin and carbamazepinecompound files provided in Simcyp Simulator (V19). The results of thesimulations were stratified by 3 populations: healthy volunteerscontaining all CYP2C19 phenotypes, healthy volunteers excluding CYP2C19poor metabolizers (PM), healthy volunteers including only CYP2C19 PM.

Data & Results: The rifampin DDI simulations observed a moderatereduction of mavacamten AUC_(0-T) (geometric mean (GM) 60-69%), andminimal reduction in Cmax (GM 4-7%) for all virtual populationsevaluated. Mavacamten clearance increased by 2.5 to 3.2-fold in thepresence of rifampin induction. DDI simulation with carbamazepineresulted in a weak reduction of mavacamten AUC_(0-T) (GM 13-30%) andminimal reduction in Cmax (GM 1%) for all virtual populations evaluated.Mavacamten clearance was increased by 1.1 to 1.4-fold in the presence ofcarbamazepine induction.

Conclusions: The Simcyp Simulator was used to investigate the impact ofstrong CYP2C19 and/or CYP3A4 induction on mavacamten exposures based onCYP2C19 phenotypic distribution in a virtual population. Application ofthe model, to understand impact of strong CYP2C19/CYP3A4 induction(rifampin), revealed moderate reductions in mavacamten exposure in allpopulations. A weak induction effect in all populations was observedwhen co-administering mavacamten with carbamazepine, a less potentstrong CYP3A4 inducer. Due to the reductions in mavacamten exposure whenco-administered with strong CYP2C19 and/or CYP3A4 inducers, mavacamtenis proposed to be contraindicated with both strong and moderate inducersof CYP2C19 and CYP3A4.

Example 5. Concomitant Administration Simulation

Statement of Purpose: Mavacamten is a first-in-class, allosteric,selective, and reversible cardiac myosin inhibitor currently indevelopment for the treatment of adults with symptomatic obstructivehypertrophic cardiomyopathy. A physiologically based pharmacokinetic(PBPK) model was utilized to explore mavacamten victim drug-druginteraction (DDI) status with CYP2C19 and CYP3A4 induction. The PBPKmodel was further implemented to explore potential effects of CYP2C19and CYP3A4 inhibitors on mavacamten pharmacokinetics.

Methods: All modeling was performed using Simcyp v19 software (Certara).A previously developed fit-for-purpose PBPK model was verified withadditional clinical data from amavacamten DDI study with CYP3A4inhibitor verapamil. Using Simcyp library compounds of ticlopidine,omeprazole, itraconazole, diltiazem, and cimetidine, strong, moderate,and weak inhibition of CYP2C19 and CYP3A4 were explored individually tounderstand potential effects on mavacamten exposure with the maximumsuggested clinical dose (15 mg QD). Simulations were run understeady-state conditions for both mavacamten and perpetrator and DDIpotential explored per CYP2C19 phenotype.

Data & Results: Simulations of strong CYP2C19 or CYP3A4 inhibitionresulted in geometric mean AUC increases of up to 2.3- and 1.8-fold,respectively, and geometric mean Cmax increases of up to 1.6- and1.5-fold, respectively, with inhibition demonstrating phenotype-specifictrends, e.g., strong CY-P2C19 inhibition impacted CYP2C19 ultra-rapidmetabolizers the most while strong CYP3A4 inhibition had the greatesteffect on poor metabolizers (FIG. 20 A & B). Moderate CYP2C19 or CYP3A4inhibition was predicted to increase AUC up to 1.6-fold and Cmax up to1.4-fold. Weak CYP2C19 inhibition was predicted to increase AUC and Cmaxat most 1.4- and 1.2-fold, respectively, while weak CYP3A4 inhibitionwas predicted to increase mavacamten exposure less than 1.1-fold.Results are shown in FIG. 20 (A & B).

Conclusions: The simulation results across the CY-P2C19 phenotypes wereused to inform the posology of mavacamten in CYP2C19 and CYP3A4 DDIinhibition situations in the patient population since CYP2C19 is ahighly polymorphic enzyme. Due to the exposure increases observed in thesimulations, contraindication of coadministration of moderate to strongCYP2C19 inhibitors and strong CYP3A4 inhibitors is proposed. Additionalproposals for weak CYP2C19 inhibitors or moderate CYP3A4 inhibitors weresuggested, including starting mavacamten treatment at the approvedrecommended dosage in patients on stable inhibitor regimens, andreducing mavacamten dose by one level in patients who intend to starttherapy with these inhibitors. In conclusion, PBPK modeling wasimplemented to inform mavacamten DDI inhibition recommendationsconsidering CYP2C19 phenotype difference.

Example 6. Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy Requirements

REMS must include the following:

Elements to assure safe use: elements necessary to assure safe use arerequired as part of the REMS to mitigate the risk of heart failure dueto systolic dysfunction listed in the labeling of the drug.

REMS includes the following elements to mitigate this risk:

-   -   Healthcare providers have particular experience or training, or        are specially certified    -   Pharmacies, practitioners, or health care settings that dispense        the drug are specially certified    -   The drug is dispensed to patients with evidence or other        documentation of safe-use conditions    -   Each patient using the drug is subject to certain monitoring

Implementation System: The REMS must include an implementation system tomonitor, evaluate, and work to improve the implementation of theelements to assure safe use (outlined above) that require: pharmaciesthat dispense the drug be specially certified, and the drug is dispensedto patients with documentation of safe use conditions.

The REMS consists of elements to assure safe use, an implementationsystem, and a timetable for submission of assessments of the REMS.

The REMS assessment plan must include, but is not limited to, thefollowing: Program Outreach and Communication (provide data at the1-year assessment only)

1. REMS Program Website

-   -   a) Date REMS website went live    -   b) Number of total visits and unique visits to the REMS Program        Website    -   c) Number and type of Mavacamten REMS materials downloaded or        accessed

Program Implementation and Operations

2. REMS Call Center Reports (Provide Data for Two Previous ReportingPeriods, the Current Reporting Period, and Cumulatively)

-   -   a) Number of calls by stakeholder type (patient, healthcare        provider, designee, pharmacy, wholesalers-distributors, other)    -   b) Summary of reasons for calls (e.g., enrollment question) and        stakeholder type (patients, healthcare provider, designee,        pharmacy, other). Limit the summary to the top five reasons for        calls by each stakeholder group.    -   c) If the summary reason for the call(s) indicates a complaint,        include details on the nature of the complaint(s) and whether        the caller indicated potential REMS burden or patient access        issues    -   d) If the summary reason for the call(s) indicates an adverse        event related to heart failure or a contraindicated drug or drug        interaction, include details and the outcome of the call(s)    -   e) Percentage of calls to the REMS Call Center that were        answered within 20 minutes    -   f) The shortest wait time for a call to be answered, the longest        wait time for a call to be answered and the median time for a        call to be answered    -   g) Percentage of calls to the REMS Call Center where the caller        abandoned the call before the call was answered    -   f) The shortest wait time at which a call was abandoned, the        longest wait time before the call was abandoned and the median        wait time for a call to be abandoned

3. Program Implementation (Provide Data at the 1-Year Assessment Only)

-   -   a) Date of first commercial availability of Mavacamten    -   b) For each stakeholder (healthcare providers, designees,        pharmacies, patients), the date when they could become certified    -   c) Date when the Mavacamten REMS Call Center was established and        fully operational

4. REMS Certification and Enrollment (Provide Data for Two PreviousReporting Periods, the Current Reporting Period and Cumulatively)

-   -   a) Healthcare Providers    -   i. Number of newly certified healthcare providers and number of        active (i.e., who have prescribed at least once during the        reporting period) healthcare providers stratified by credentials        (e.g., Doctor of Medicine, Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, Nurse        Practitioner, Physician Assistant, Other), specialty (e.g.,        Cardiology, Electrophysiology, Geneticist, Other), and        geographic region (defined by US Census). If “Other” accounts        for >10% of respondents, provide the most common specialties        identified. Specifically identify and categorize if a specialty        is within cardiology or non-cardiology    -   b) Number of designees stratified by role (e.g., RPh/PharmD, RN,        NP, or PA)    -   i. Method of healthcare provider and designee certification        (online or fax)    -   c) Pharmacies    -   i. Number of newly certified pharmacies    -   ii. Number of active pharmacies (i.e., have dispensed        Mavacamten)    -   d) Patients    -   i. Number of newly enrolled patients and number of active (i.e.,        received at least one dispense of Mavacamten) patients        stratified by a combined variable of age and gender and        geographic region. Provide the minimum and maximum age of        enrolled patients. For gender/age variable use age ranges of        less than 18, 18-40, 41-60, 61 years and older    -   e) Wholesalers-distributors    -   i. Number of newly contracted wholesalers-distributors and        number of active (i.e., have shipped Mavacamten)        wholesalers-distributors

5. REMS Compliance (Provide Data for Two Previous Reporting Periods, theCurrent Reporting Period, and Cumulatively)

-   -   a) A copy of the non-compliance plan, including the criteria for        non-compliance for healthcare providers, pharmacies, and        wholesalers-distributors, actions taken to address noncompliance        for each case, and which events lead to decertification from the        Mavacamten REMS (Beginning with the 1-year assessment and        annually thereafter)    -   b) Audits    -   i. A copy of the audit plan for pharmacies and        wholesalers/distributors    -   ii. Report of audit findings for each stakeholder (pharmacies        and wholesalers-distributors)    -   iii. Number of audits expected, and the number of audits        performed.    -   iv. Documentation of completion of training for relevant staff    -   v. Documentation of processes and procedures in place for        complying with the Mavacamten REMS    -   vi. Verification for each audited stakeholder's site that the        designated Authorized Representative remains the same. If        different, document that the pharmacy has re-certified with the        name and contact information for the new Authorized        Representative    -   vii. Number and types of deficiencies noted for each group of        audited stakeholders as a percentage of audited stakeholders.    -   viii. For each Audited Pharmacy, number of the following        deficiencies (numerator) divided by the number of dispenses        audited at that pharmacy (denominator):        -   Healthcare provider not certified, and prescription            dispensed        -   Patient not enrolled and prescription dispensed        -   Drug Interaction and Counseling Checklist not completed, and            prescription dispensed        -   Audit of Drug Interaction and Counseling Checklist forms            that identified a drug was dispensed but a required action            not taken        -   Authorization denied and prescription dispensed    -   ix. For stakeholders with deficiencies noted, the number that        successfully completed a Corrective and Preventative Action        (CAPA) plan and as a percentage of those for which a CAPA plan        was requested    -   x. For any stakeholders who did not complete the CAPA Plan, a        description of actions taken    -   c) Healthcare provider noncompliance (For each non-compliance        event, the source of the report, a description of the event, the        root cause analysis of the event, and corrective actions taken)    -   i. Number of healthcare providers who were non-compliant with        the Mavacamten REMS program requirements. Provide as a        percentage of active healthcare providers.    -   ii. Number of healthcare providers who were de-certified and        reasons for de-certification, also provided as a percentage of        active healthcare providers. Include if any healthcare providers        were re-certified.    -   d) Pharmacies (For each non-compliance event, the source of the        report, a description of the event, the root cause analysis, and        corrective actions taken)    -   i. Number of pharmacies for which non-compliance with the        Mavacamten REMS is detected (numerator) divided by all        pharmacies dispensing Mavacamten (denominator)    -   ii. The number of non-certified pharmacies that dispensed        Mavacamten (numerator) divided by all pharmacies that dispensed        Mavacamten (denominator). A compliance rate of 99.9% is        expected.    -   iii. Number of Mavacamten prescriptions dispensed by        non-certified pharmacies (numerator) divided by all Mavacamten        prescriptions dispensed (denominator) and the actions taken to        prevent future occurrences. A compliance rate of 99.9% is        expected    -   iv. Number of Mavacamten prescriptions dispensed that were        written by non-certified healthcare providers (numerator)        divided by all dispensed prescriptions (denominator). For        prescriptions dispensed that were written by non-certified        healthcare providers, provide the root cause analysis and the        actions taken to prevent future occurrences. A compliance rate        of 99.9% is expected.    -   v. Number of Mavacamten prescriptions dispensed to non-enrolled        patients (numerator) divided by all dispensed prescriptions        (denominator). For prescriptions dispensed to non-enrolled        patients provide a root cause analysis and the actions taken to        prevent future occurrences. A compliance rate of 99.9% is        expected.    -   vi. Number of Mavacamten prescriptions dispensed to non-enrolled        patients based on a prescription from a non-certified healthcare        provider (numerator) divided by all dispensed prescriptions        (denominator). For prescriptions dispensed to non-enrolled        patients based on a prescription from a non-certified healthcare        provider provide a root cause analysis and the actions taken to        prevent future occurrences. A compliance rate of 99.9% is        expected.    -   vi. Number of times a Mavacamten prescription was dispensed        because a certified pharmacy bypassed the Mavacamten REMS        authorization processes (numerator) divided by all certified        pharmacies (denominator). Provide a root cause analysis and        include a description of how the events were identified and any        corrective actions taken. A compliance rate of 99.9% is        expected.    -   vii. Number of pharmacies decertified, reasons for        decertification, and actions to address non-compliance. Provide        as a ratio the number of pharmacies decertified (numerator)        divided by all certified pharmacies (denominator).    -   e) Wholesalers-distributors (For each non-compliance event, the        source of the report, a description of the event, the root cause        analysis, and corrective actions taken)    -   i. Number of contracted wholesalers-distributors for which        non-compliance with the Mavacamten REMS is detected (numerator)        divided by the number of contracted wholesalers-distributors        (denominator)    -   ii. Number of wholesalers-distributors suspended from        distributing, reasons for the suspension, and actions to address        non-compliance    -   iii. Number of times Mavacamten was distributed to a        non-certified pharmacy (numerator) divided by the number of        distributions of Mavacamten (denominator)

6. Utilization Data (Provide Data for Two Previous Reporting Periods,the Current Reporting Period, and Cumulatively)

-   -   a) Number of prescriptions (new and refills) dispensed,        stratified by:    -   i. Healthcare provider degree/credentials and geographic region    -   ii. Patient demographics (age and gender, and geographic region)    -   b) The number of prescriptions received and denied (not        authorized), stratified by:    -   i. Reasons and number of denials (numerator) divided by all        denials (denominator)        -   Healthcare provider not certified        -   Prescription written by designee        -   Patient not enrolled        -   Patient status form documenting echocardiogram not submitted            on appropriate schedule        -   Drug Interaction and Counseling Checklist not completed        -   Drug interaction or contraindicated drug identified, and            appropriate actions not taken        -   Other reasons for denial not categorized above    -   ii. Healthcare provider degree/credentials and geographic region    -   c) Number of unique healthcare providers who wrote prescriptions        dispensed in the reporting period (active healthcare providers)    -   d) Number of unique patients receiving Mavacamten, stratified by        age, gender, and geographic region

7. Burden to the Healthcare System and/or Barriers to Patient Access

Reports to the Mavacamten REMS Call Center indicating a burden to thehealthcare system or barriers to patient access. Assessment of whetherburden is attributable to the REMS, insurance, health care availability,other

Safe Use Behavior

8. Patient Status Forms (Provide Data for Two Previous ReportingPeriods, Current Reporting Period and Cumulatively)

-   -   a) Number of Patient Status Forms expected, received, and        outstanding as of the REMS assessment cut-off date    -   b) Number of first patient shipments sent prior to receipt of a        Patient Enrollment Form (numerator) divided by all patients who        were dispensed Mavacamten (denominator). A compliance rate of        99.9% is expected.    -   c) Number of unique patients who had a Patient Status Form        submitted who the healthcare provider confirmed reviewing the        echocardiogram for (numerator) divided by number of unique        patients who had a Patient Status Form submitted (denominator)    -   d) Number of unique patients who had a Patient Status Form        submitted who the healthcare provider authorized treatment for        (numerator) divided by number of unique patients who had a        patient status form submitted (denominator)    -   e) Number of Patient Status Forms outstanding from previous        reporting periods that were completed in the current reporting        period (numerator) divided by the number of outstanding Patients        Status Forms from the previous reporting period (if applicable)    -   f) Number of patients whose echocardiogram was completed off        drug as a result of an authorization denial and reason (e.g.,        drug not dispensed due to missing Patient Status Form, insurance        issues prevented drug dispensing, transportation issues        prevented patient from obtaining echocardiograms)    -   g) Number of Patient Status Forms on which the healthcare        provider indicated that the patient experienced a clinical heart        failure event requiring hospitalization    -   h) Number of Patient Status Forms on which the healthcare        provider indicated the patient experienced a decrease in LVEF to        <50%    -   i) Number of patients who were not authorized to receive        Mavacamten as indicated on the Patient Status Form

9. Drug Interaction and Counseling Checklist for Pharmacies (ProvideData for Two Previous Reporting Periods, Current Reporting Period andCumulatively)

-   -   a) Number of unique patients who had a Drug Interaction and        Counseling Checklist completed prior to their initial dispensing        of Mavacamten (numerator) divided by the number of patients who        initiated therapy with Mavacamten (denominator). A compliance        rate of 99.9% is expected.    -   b) Number of prescriptions dispensed that had a Drug Interaction        and Counseling Checklist completed prior to dispensing        (numerator) divided by the number of prescriptions dispensed for        Mavacamten (denominator). A compliance rate of 99.9% is        expected.    -   c) Number of Drug Interaction and Counseling Checklists that        identified a concurrent contraindicated medicine (numerator)        divided by the total number of Drug Interaction and Counseling        Checklists completed (denominator)    -   d) For those Drug Interaction and Counseling Checklists that        identified a concurrent contraindicated medicine indicate the        source of the drug interaction and action taken after healthcare        provider was contacted including:    -   i. Source        -   1. Interacting drug prescribed by Mavacamten certified            healthcare provider/designee        -   2. Interacting drug prescribed by other healthcare provider        -   3. Interacting drug purchased over the counter by patient    -   ii. Action taken        -   1. Mavacamten discontinued        -   2. Contraindicated drug discontinued    -   e) Number of Drug Interaction and Counseling Checklists that        identified a concurrent medicine that required a dosage        reduction (numerator) divided by the total number of Drug        Interaction and Counseling Checklists completed (denominator)    -   f) For those Drug Interaction and Counseling Checklists that        identified a concurrent medicine that required a dosage        reduction, indicate the source of the drug interaction and        action taken after healthcare provider was contacted including:    -   i. Source        -   1. Interacting drug prescribed by Mavacamten certified            healthcare provider/designee        -   2. Interacting drug prescribed by other healthcare provider        -   3. Interacting drug purchased over the counter by patient    -   ii. Action taken        -   1. Mavacamten discontinued        -   2. Mavacamten dose decreased        -   3. Other medicine(s) discontinued    -   g) Any information obtained from audits, or self-reported by        pharmacies that indicated that a patient received a        contraindicated medicine, while taking Mavacamten expressed by        the number of patients who received at least one shipment        (dispensing) of Mavacamten who were also taking a concurrent        contraindicated medicine (numerator) divided by the total number        of patients with at least one shipment (dispensing) of        Mavacamten (denominator). For all occurrences, include the        contraindicated drug name, dose, and duration of therapy.

10. Knowledge Assessments (Provide Data at the 1-Year and 2-YearAssessment Reports Only)

-   -   a) Number of completed Healthcare Provider Knowledge        Assessments, including the method of completion and number of        attempts to complete    -   b) A summary of the most frequently missed Healthcare Provider        Knowledge Assessment questions    -   c) A summary of potential comprehension or perception issues        identified with the Healthcare Provider Knowledge Assessment    -   d) Number of completed Pharmacy Authorized Representative        Knowledge Assessments, including the method of completion and        number of attempts to complete    -   e) A summary of the most frequently missed Pharmacy Authorized        Representative Knowledge Assessment questions    -   f) A summary of potential comprehension or perception issues        identified with the Pharmacy Authorized Representative Knowledge        Assessment.

We claim:
 1. A method of treating a patient in need thereof with amyosin inhibitor, comprising: administering a starting dose of themyosin inhibitor to the patient for a first treatment period; when afirst measurement of left ventricular outflow tract obstruction of thepatient taken at or near the conclusion of the first treatment period isbelow a threshold value, administering a first reduced dose of themyosin inhibitor to the patient during a second treatment period whereinthe first reduced dose is less than the starting dose; and when a secondmeasurement of left ventricular outflow tract obstruction of the patienttaken at or near the conclusion of the second treatment period is belowa threshold value, administering a second reduced dose of the myosininhibitor to the patient during a third treatment period, wherein thesecond reduced dose is less than a dose of the myosin inhibitoradministered immediately prior to the second reduced dose.
 2. The methodof claim 1, further comprising obtaining a first measurement of leftventricular outflow tract obstruction of the patient taken at or nearthe conclusion of the first treatment period; and obtaining a secondmeasurement of left ventricular outflow tract obstruction of the patienttaken at or near the conclusion of the second treatment period.
 3. Themethod of claim 1 or 2, wherein the second treatment period immediatelyfollows the first treatment period.
 4. The method of any one of claims1-3, wherein the third treatment period immediately follows the secondtreatment period.
 5. The method of any one of claims 1-4, wherein thedose of the myosin inhibitor administered to the patient is notincreased until after the third treatment period.
 6. The method of anyone of claims 1-5, wherein the first and second measurements are takenusing echocardiography.
 7. The method of any one of claims 1-6, whereinthe first measurement of left ventricular outflow tract obstruction is ameasurement of Valsalva LVOT gradient.
 8. The method of claim 7, whereinthe second measurement of left ventricular outflow tract obstruction isa measurement of Valsalva LVOT gradient.
 9. The method of claim 7 or 8,wherein the threshold value is a Valsalva LVOT gradient of 20 mmHg. 10.The method of any one of claims 1-9, wherein the patient's risk of anadverse event is reduced as compared to continued administration of themyosin inhibitor at the starting dose.
 11. The method of any one ofclaims 1-10, wherein the first treatment period is about 4 weeks. 12.The method of claim 11, wherein the second treatment period is about 4weeks.
 13. The method of claim 12, wherein the first, second, and thirdtreatment periods are each about 4 weeks.
 14. The method of one ofclaims 1-13, wherein the patient is suffering from symptomaticobstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy.
 15. The method of claim 14,wherein the patient is suffering from symptomatic New York HeartAssociation (NYHA) class II-III obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy.16. The method of any one of claims 1-15, wherein the myosin inhibitoris selected from the group consisting of a compound of group (I), acompound of group (II), a compound of group (III), mavacamten, MYK-581,aficamten, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof.
 17. The methodof claim 16, wherein the myosin inhibitor is mavacamten or apharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.
 18. The method of claim 16,wherein the myosin inhibitor is mavacamten.
 19. The method of one ofclaim 18, wherein the starting dose is about 5 mg per day of mavacamten.20. The method of claim 19, wherein the first reduced dose is less thanabout 5 mg per day of mavacamten.
 21. The method of claim 20, whereinthe first reduced dose is selected from the group consisting of about2.5 mg per day of mavacamten, about 1 mg per day of mavacamten, or 0 mgper day of mavacamten.
 22. The method of claim 21, wherein the secondreduced dose is about 1 mg per day of mavacamten or 0 mg per day ofmavacamten.
 23. The method of claim 19, wherein the first reduced doseis about 2.5 mg per day of mavacamten and the second reduced dose is 0mg per day of mavacamten.
 24. The method of any one of claims 1-23,wherein a left ventricular ejection fraction of the patient at or nearthe conclusion of the first and second treatment periods is greater thanor equal to about 50%.
 25. A method of treating symptomatic obstructivehypertrophic cardiomyopathy in a patient in need thereof, comprising:administering a starting dose of 5 mg per day of mavacamten to thepatient for a first treatment period, wherein the first treatment periodis about 4 weeks; administering 2.5 mg per day of mavacamten to thepatient for a second treatment period when a Valsalva left ventricularoutflow tract (LVOT) gradient of the patient taken at or near theconclusion of the first treatment period is below 20 mmHg, wherein thesecond treatment period is about 4 weeks; and administrating 0 mg perday of mavacamten to the patient for a third treatment period when aValsalva left ventricular outflow tract (LVOT) gradient of the patienttaken at or near the conclusion of the second treatment period is below20 mmHg, wherein the third treatment period is about 4 weeks.
 26. Themethod of claim 25, wherein the second treatment period immediatelyfollows the first treatment period.
 27. The method of claim 25 or 26,wherein the third treatment period immediately follows the secondtreatment period.
 28. The method of any one of claims 25-27, furthercomprising administering 2.5 mg per day of mavacamten to the patient fora fourth treatment period when a measurement of left ventricularejection fraction of the patient taken at or near the conclusion of thethird treatment period is greater than or equal to about 50%, whereinthe fourth treatment period is about 4 weeks
 29. The method of claim 28,wherein the fourth treatment period immediately follows the thirdtreatment period.
 30. The method of any one of claims 25-29, wherein thepatient has a LVEF of greater than or equal to about 50%.
 31. A methodof treating a patient in need thereof with a myosin inhibitor, themethod comprising the steps of: (a) administering a starting dose of themyosin inhibitor during a first treatment period; (b) assessing thepatient for left ventricular outflow tract obstruction to obtain a firstassessment outcome and determining whether the first assessment outcomeis below a first threshold value; (c) when the first assessment outcomeis below a first threshold value, administering a second dose during asecond treatment period, wherein the second dose is less than thestarting dose; (d) assessing the patient for left ventricular outflowtract obstruction to obtain a second assessment outcome and determiningwhether the second assessment outcome is below a second threshold value;and (e) when the second assessment outcome is below a second thresholdvalue, administering a third dose during a third treatment period,wherein the third dose is less than the second dose.
 32. The method ofclaim 31, further comprising the steps of: (f) at or near the conclusionof the third treatment period, assessing the patient for leftventricular outflow tract obstruction to obtain a third assessmentoutcome and determining whether the third assessment outcome is greaterthan or equal to a third threshold value, and assessing the leftventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) of the patient; and (g) when thethird assessment outcome is greater than or equal to a third thresholdvalue and the LVEF of the patient is greater than or equal to a LVEFthreshold, administering a fourth dose during a fourth treatment period,wherein the fourth dose is greater than the third dose.
 33. The methodof claim 31, further comprising the steps of: (f) at or near theconclusion of the third treatment period, assessing the left ventricularejection fraction (LVEF) of the patient; and (g) when the LVEF of thepatient is greater than or equal to a safety threshold, administering afourth dose during a fourth treatment period, wherein the fourth dose isgreater than the third dose.
 34. The method of claim 32 or 33, furthercomprising the steps of: (h) at or near the conclusion of the fourthtreatment period, assessing the patient for left ventricular outflowtract obstruction to obtain a fourth assessment outcome and determiningwhether the fourth assessment outcome is greater than or equal to afourth threshold value, and assessing the left ventricular ejectionfraction (LVEF) of the patient; and (i) when the fourth assessmentoutcome is greater than or equal to the fourth threshold value and theLVEF of the patient is greater than or equal to a LVEF threshold,administering a fifth dose during a fifth treatment period, wherein thefifth dose is greater than the fourth dose.
 35. The method of claim 31,wherein the first and second assessments are performed by a non-invasivetechnique.
 36. The method of claim 32, wherein the third assessment isperformed by a non-invasive technique.
 37. The method of claim 35 or 36,wherein the non-invasive technique comprises echocardiography
 38. Themethod of claim 35 or 36, wherein the non-invasive technique comprises acardiac imaging technique.
 39. The method of any one of claims 35-38,wherein the non-invasive technique comprises measurement of LVOTgradient with Valsalva maneuver.
 40. The method of claim 39, wherein thefirst assessment outcome is a first Valsalva LVOT gradient and thesecond assessment outcome is a second Valsalva LVOT gradient.
 41. Themethod of claim 40, wherein the first threshold value and the secondthreshold value are each a Valsalva LVOT gradient.
 42. The method ofclaim 41, wherein the first threshold value and the second thresholdvalue are each a Valsalva LVOT gradient of 20 mmHg.
 43. The method ofany one of claims 31-42, wherein the method mitigates the risk of anadverse event.
 44. The method of claim 43, wherein the adverse event issystolic dysfunction.
 45. The method of claim 43, wherein the adverseevent is heart failure.
 46. The method of any one of claims 43-45,wherein the patient's risk of the adverse event is reduced as comparedto continued administration of the myosin inhibitor at the startingdose.
 47. The method of any one of claims 31-46, wherein the myosininhibitor is selected from the group consisting of a compound of group(I), a compound of group (II), a compound of group (III), mavacamten,MYK-581, and aficamten, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof.48. The method of claim 47, wherein the myosin inhibitor is mavacamtenor a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.
 49. The method of claim47, wherein the myosin inhibitor is mavacamten.
 50. The method of claim49, wherein the starting dose is 5 mg per day of mavacamten.
 51. Themethod of claim 50, wherein the second dose is less than 5 mg per day ofmavacamten.
 52. The method of claim 51, wherein the second dose is 2.5mg per day of mavacamten.
 53. The method of claim 51, wherein the thirddose is less than 2.5 mg per day of mavacamten.
 54. The method of claim52, wherein the third dose is 0 mg per day of mavacamten or 1 mg per dayof mavacamten.
 55. The method of any one of claims 31-54, wherein thepatient is suffering from obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy(oHCM).
 56. The method of claim 55, wherein the patient is sufferingfrom symptomatic New York Heart Association (NYHA) class II-III oHCM.57. The method of claim 31, wherein a dose of 0 mg is administeredduring the third treatment period.
 58. The method of any one of claims31-57, wherein the dose of the myosin inhibitor administered to thepatient is not increased until after the third treatment period.
 59. Themethod of claim 32, wherein the LVEF threshold is 55%.
 60. The method ofclaim 33, wherein the safety threshold is 50%.
 61. The method of any oneof claims 31-60, further comprising assessing the patient for leftventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) at or near the conclusion of thefirst treatment period and at or near the conclusion of the secondtreatment period.
 62. The method of claim 61, further comprisingtemporarily discontinuing treatment when the LVEF assessment at or nearthe conclusion of the first or second treatment period is less than 50%.63. The method of any one of claims 31-62, wherein the first treatmentperiod is about four weeks and the second treatment period is about fourweeks.
 64. The method of claim 63, wherein the first treatment period isabout four weeks, the second treatment period is about four weeks, andthe third treatment period is about four weeks.
 65. A method of treatinga patient in need thereof with mavacamten, the method comprising thesteps of: (a) administering 5 mg per day of mavacamten to the patientduring a first treatment period; (b) assessing the patient for LVOTgradient with Valsalva maneuver to determine a first Valsalva LVOTgradient; (c) administering 2.5 mg per day of mavacamten per day to thepatient during a second treatment period when the first Valsalva LVOTgradient is below 20 mmHg; (d) assessing the patient for LVOT gradientwith Valsalva maneuver to determine a second Valsalva LVOT gradient; and(e) administering 0 mg or 1 mg of mavacamten per day to the patient fora third treatment period when the second Valsalva LVOT gradient is below20 mmHg.
 66. The method of claim 65, further comprising the steps of:(f) at or near the conclusion of the third treatment period, assessingthe patient for LVOT gradient with Valsalva maneuver to determine athird Valsalva LVOT gradient and assessing the left ventricular ejectionfraction (LVEF) of the patient; and (g) administering 2.5 mg ofmavacamten per day to the patient for a fourth treatment period when thethird Valsalva LVOT gradient is greater than or equal to 30 mmHg and theLVEF of the patient is greater than or equal to 55%.
 67. The method ofclaim 65, further comprising the steps of: (f) at or near the conclusionof the third treatment period, assessing the left ventricular ejectionfraction (LVEF) of the patient; and (g) administering 2.5 mg ofmavacamten per day to the patient for a fourth treatment period when theLVEF of the patient is greater than or equal to 50%.
 68. The method ofclaim 66 or 67, further comprising the steps of: (h) at or near theconclusion of the fourth treatment period, assessing the patient forLVOT gradient with Valsalva maneuver to determine a fourth Valsalva LVOTgradient and assessing the left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) ofthe patient; and (i) administering 5 mg of mavacamten per day to thepatient for a fifth treatment period when the fourth Valsalva LVOTgradient is greater than or equal to 30 mmHg and the LVEF of the patientis greater than or equal to 55%.
 69. A method of administeringmavacamten to a patient, wherein the patient is suffering from oHCM,comprising the steps of: (a) administering to the patient a startingdose of 5 mg per day of mavacamten for a first treatment period; (b)assessing the patient for LVOT gradient with Valsalva maneuver todetermine a first Valsalva LVOT gradient; (c) administering to thepatient 2.5 mg per day of mavacamten for a second treatment period whenthe first Valsalva LVOT gradient is less than 20 mmHg; (d) assessing thepatient for LVOT gradient with Valsalva maneuver to determine a secondValsalva LVOT gradient; (e) administering to the patient 0 mg per day ofmavacamten for a third treatment period when the second Valsalva LVOTgradient is less than 20 mmHg; (f) assessing the patient to determine afirst left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF); and (g) administeringto the patient 2.5 mg per day of mavacamten for a fourth treatmentperiod when the first LVEF is greater than or equal to 50%.
 70. Themethod of claim 69, further comprising the steps of: (h) assessing thepatient for LVOT gradient with Valsalva maneuver to determine a thirdValsalva LVOT gradient and assessing the patient to determine a secondleft ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF); and (i) administering to thepatient 5 mg per day of mavacamten for a fifth treatment period when thethird Valsalva LVOT gradient is greater than or equal to 30 mmHg and thesecond LVEF is greater than or equal to 55%.
 71. The method of claim 69or 70, wherein a risk of systolic dysfunction and/or heart failure inthe patient is reduced as compared to continued administration of themyosin inhibitor at the starting dose.
 72. The method of any of claims69-71, wherein the first treatment period is about four weeks and thesecond treatment period is about four weeks.
 73. The method claim 72,wherein the third treatment period is about four weeks.
 74. The methodof claim 73, wherein the fourth treatment period is about twelve weeks.75. The method of any one of claims 69-74, wherein the patient issuffering from symptomatic New York Heart Association (NYHA) classII-III oHCM.
 76. A method of administering mavacamten to a patient,wherein the patient is suffering from oHCM, comprising the steps of:administering to the patient a starting dose of 5 mg per day ofmavacamten for a first treatment period; assessing the patient for LVOTgradient with Valsalva maneuver to determine a first Valsalva LVOTgradient; administering a second dose of mavacamten during a secondtreatment period, wherein if the first Valsalva LVOT gradient is lessthan 20 mmHg, then the second dose is 2.5 mg per day, and wherein if thefirst Valsalva LVOT gradient is greater than or equal to 20 mmHg, thenthe second dose is 5 mg per day; assessing the patient for LVOT gradientwith Valsalva maneuver to determine a second Valsalva LVOT gradient;administering a third dose of mavacamten during a third treatmentperiod, wherein if the second Valsalva LVOT gradient is less than 20mmHg, then the third dose is less than the second dose and the thirddose is 2.5 mg, 1 mg, or 0 mg per day; and wherein if the first ValsalvaLVOT gradient is greater than or equal to 20 mmHg, then the third doseis the same as the second dose and the third dose is 5 mg or 2.5 mg perday.
 77. The method of claim 76, wherein the patient receives a thirddose of 0 mg per day during the third treatment period; the methodfurther comprising the steps of: assessing the patient to determine aleft ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF); and administering a fourthdose of mavacamten during a fourth treatment period, wherein if the LVEFis greater than or equal to 50%, then the fourth dose is is 2.5 mg perday, and wherein if the LVEF is less than 50%, then the fourth dose is 0mg per day.
 78. The method of claim 76, wherein the patient receives athird dose of 1 mg per day, 2.5 mg per day, or 5 mg per day during thethird treatment period; the method further comprising the steps of:assessing the patient for LVOT gradient with Valsalva maneuver todetermine a third Valsalva LVOT gradient and assessing the patient todetermine a left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF); and administeringa fourth dose of mavacamten during a fourth treatment period, wherein ifthe third Valsalva LVOT gradient is greater than or equal to 30 mmHg andthe LVEF is greater than or equal to 55%, then the fourth dose isgreater than the third dose and the fourth dose is 2.5 mg, 5 mg, or 10mg per day, and wherein if the third Valsalva LVOT gradient is less than30 mmHg or the LVEF is less than 55%, then the fourth dose is the sameas the third dose and the fourth dose is 1 mg, 2.5 mg, or 5 mg per day.79. The method of any one of claims 76-78, wherein a risk of systolicdysfunction and/or heart failure in the patient is reduced as comparedto if the patient received continued administration of mavacamten at thestarting dose.
 80. The method of any one of claims 76-79, wherein thefirst treatment period is about four weeks and the second treatmentperiod is about four weeks.
 81. The method claim 80, wherein the thirdtreatment period is about four weeks.
 82. The method of claim 81,wherein the fourth treatment period is about twelve weeks.
 83. Themethod of any one of claims 76-82, wherein the patient is suffering fromsymptomatic New York Heart Association (NYHA) class II-III oHCM.
 84. Amethod of treating a patient in need thereof with a myosin inhibitor,comprising: administering a starting dose of a myosin inhibitor to thepatient for a first treatment period; administering a second dose of themyosin inhibitor to the patient for a second treatment period, wherein:if a LVOT gradient of the patient taken at or near the conclusion of thefirst treatment period is below a threshold value, then the second doseis less than the starting dose, and if a LVOT gradient of the patienttaken at or near the conclusion of the first treatment period is greaterthan or equal to the threshold value, then the second dose is the sameas the starting dose; and administering a third dose of the myosininhibitor to the patient for a third treatment period, wherein: if aLVOT gradient of the patient taken at or near the conclusion of thesecond treatment period is below the threshold value, then the thirddose is less than the second dose, and if a LVOT gradient of the patienttaken at or near the conclusion of the second treatment period isgreater than or equal to the threshold value, then the third dose is thesame as the second dose.
 85. The method of claim 84, wherein the secondtreatment period immediately follows the third treatment period.
 86. Themethod of claim 85, wherein the third treatment period immediatelyfollows the second treatment period.
 87. The method of any one of claims84-86, further comprising administering a fourth dose of the myosininhibitor to the patient for a fourth treatment period, wherein: if thethird dose is less than the second dose, and the second dose is lessthan the starting dose, and a measurement of left ventricular ejectionfraction of the patient taken at or near the conclusion of the thirdtreatment period is greater than or equal to about 50%, then the fourthdose is the same as the lowest previously administered dose and thefourth treatment period, and if the third dose is equal to the seconddose and/or the second dose is equal to the starting dose, then thefourth treatment period is longer than the third treatment period. 88.The method of claim 87, wherein the fourth treatment period immediatelyfollows the third treatment period.
 89. The method of any one of claims84-88, wherein the first, second, and third treatment periods are aboutfour weeks.
 90. The method of any one of claims 84-89, wherein thethreshold value is 20 mmHg.
 91. The method of any one of claims 84-90,wherein the fourth treatment period is about 4 weeks when the third doseis less than the second dose, and the second dose is less than thestarting dose, and a measurement of LVEF of the patient taken at or nearthe conclusion of the third treatment period is greater than or equal toabout 50%.
 92. The method of any one of claims 84-90, wherein the fourthtreatment period is about 12 weeks when the third dose is equal to thesecond dose and/or the second dose is equal to the starting dose. 93.The method of any one of claims 84-92, wherein the patient has a LVEF ofgreater than or equal to about 50%.
 94. The method of any one of claims84-93, where the LVOT gradient is a Valsalva LVOT gradient.
 95. Themethod of any one of claims 84-94, wherein the patient's risk of anadverse event is reduced as compared to continued administration of themyosin inhibitor at the starting dose.
 96. The method of any one ofclaims 84-95, wherein the first, second, and third treatment periods areeach about 4 weeks.
 97. The method of any one of claims 84-96, whereinthe patient is suffering from symptomatic obstructive hypertrophiccardiomyopathy.
 98. The method of claim 97, wherein the patient issuffering from symptomatic New York Heart Association (NYHA) classII-III obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy.
 99. The method of anyone of claims 84-98, wherein the myosin inhibitor is selected from thegroup consisting of a compound of group (I), a compound of group (II), acompound of group (III), mavacamten, MYK-581, aficamten, andpharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof.
 100. The method of claim 99,wherein the myosin inhibitor is mavacamten or a pharmaceuticallyacceptable salt thereof.
 101. The method of claim 99, wherein the myosininhibitor is mavacamten.
 102. The method of claim 101, wherein thestarting dose is about 5 mg per day of mavacamten.
 103. The method ofclaim 102, wherein the second dose is less than about 5 mg per day ofmavacamten, or wherein the second dose is selected from the groupconsisting of about 2.5 mg per day of mavacamten, about 1 mg per day ofmavacamten, or 0 mg per day of mavacamten.
 104. The method of claim 103,wherein the third dose is less than about 2.5 mg per day of mavacamtenor wherein the third dose is 1 mg per day or 0 mg per day.
 105. Themethod of claim 104, wherein the second dose is about 2.5 mg per day ofmavacamten and the third dose is 0 mg per day of mavacamten.
 106. Themethod of any one of claims 84-105, wherein the fourth dose is selectedfrom the group consisting of 2.5 mg, 5 mg, and 10 mg per day ofmavacamten.
 107. A method of treating a patient in need thereof with amyosin inhibitor, the method comprising: administering a starting doseof the myosin inhibitor at least once per day at the start of aninitiation phase; and performing one or more assessments of the patientfor left ventricular outflow tract obstruction during the initiationphase to obtain one or more assessment outcomes; and discontinuingadministration of the myosin inhibitor based on the one or moreassessment outcomes.
 108. The method of claim 107, further comprisingresuming administration of the myosin inhibitor after thediscontinuation.
 109. The method of claim 108, wherein administration isresumed following an assessment of LVEF of the patient, whereinadministration is resumed when LVEF is greater than or equal to a safetythreshold.
 110. The method of any one of claims 107-109, wherein the oneor more assessments are performed by a non-invasive technique.
 111. Themethod of claim 110, wherein the non-invasive technique comprisesechocardiography.
 112. The method of claim 110, wherein the non-invasivetechnique comprises a cardiac imaging technique.
 113. The method ofclaim 110, wherein the non-invasive technique comprises measurement ofLVOT gradient with Valsalva maneuver and the one or more assessmentoutcomes are one or more Valsalva LVOT gradients.
 114. The method ofclaim 113, comprising discontinuing administration of the myosininhibitor when a Valsalva LVOT gradient is below 20 mmHg.
 115. Themethod of any one of claims 110-114, comprising performing two or moreassessments of the patient for left ventricular outflow obstruction by anon-invasive technique during the initiation phase to obtain two or moreassessment outcomes.
 116. The method of claim 115, wherein thenon-invasive technique comprises measurement of LVOT gradient withValsalva maneuver and the two or more assessment outcomes are two ormore Valsalva LVOT gradients.
 117. The method of claim 116, comprisingdiscontinuing administration of the myosin inhibitor when at least twoof the two or more Valsalva LVOT gradients are below 20 mmHg.
 118. Themethod of any one of claims 107-117, wherein the method mitigates thepatient's risk of an adverse event.
 119. The method of claim 118,wherein the adverse event is systolic dysfunction.
 120. The method ofclaim 118, wherein the adverse event is heart failure.
 121. The methodof any one of claims 118-120, wherein the patient's risk of the adverseevent is reduced as compared to continued administration of the myosininhibitor.
 122. The method of any one of claims 107-121, wherein themyosin inhibitor is selected from the group consisting of a compound ofgroup (I), a compound of group (II), a compound of group (III),mavacamten, MYK-581, and aficamten, optionally as a pharmaceuticallyacceptable salt thereof.
 123. The method of claim 122, wherein themyosin inhibitor is mavacamten or a pharmaceutically acceptable saltthereof.
 124. The method of claim 122, wherein the myosin inhibitor ismavacamten.
 125. The method of claim 124, wherein the starting dose is 5mg per day of mavacamten.
 126. The method of any one of claims 107-125,wherein the patient is suffering from oHCM.
 127. The method of any oneof claims 107-126, wherein the initiation phase is from about 4 weeks toabout 6 months in duration.
 128. The method of claim 127, wherein theinitiation phase is from about 8 weeks to about 16 weeks in duration.129. The method of claim 109, wherein the safety threshold is 50%. 130.A method of treating a patient in need thereof with mavacamten,comprising the steps of: (a) administering a starting dose of 5 mg perday of mavacamten to the patient at the start of an initiation phase;and (b) performing two or more assessments of the patient for LVOTgradient with Valsalva maneuver at separate times during the initiationphase to obtain two or more Valsalva LVOT gradients; and (c)discontinuing administration of mavacamten when each of the two or moreValsalva LVOT gradients is below 20 mmHg.
 131. A method of treating apatient in need thereof with a myosin inhibitor, the method comprising:administering a starting dose of the myosin inhibitor to the patient;assessing the patient for left ventricular outflow tract obstruction ator near the conclusion of two or more separate treatment periods toobtain two or more assessment outcomes; and administering a firstreduced dose and subsequently administering a second reduced dose, basedupon the two or more assessment outcomes, wherein said assessmentoutcomes are below a threshold value, wherein the first reduced dose isless than the starting dose, and the second reduced dose is less thanthe first reduced dose.
 132. The method of claim 131, wherein the doseof the myosin inhibitor administered to the patient is not increaseduntil the two or more assessment outcomes are completed at or near theconclusion of the two or more separate treatment periods.
 133. Themethod of claim 131 or 132, wherein the two or more assessments areperformed by a non-invasive technique.
 134. The method of claim 133,wherein the non-invasive technique comprises echocardiography.
 135. Themethod of claim 133, wherein the non-invasive technique comprises acardiac imaging technique.
 136. The method of any one of claims 133-135,wherein the non-invasive technique comprises measurement of LVOTgradient with Valsalva maneuver.
 137. The method of claim 136, whereinthe assessment outcome is a Valsalva LVOT gradient.
 138. The method ofclaim 137, wherein the threshold value is a Valsalva LVOT gradient. 139.The method of claim 138, wherein the threshold value is a Valsalva LVOTgradient of 20 mmHg.
 140. The method of any one of claims 131-139,wherein the method mitigates the risk of an adverse event.
 141. Themethod of claim 140, wherein the adverse event is systolic dysfunction.142. The method of claim 140, wherein the adverse event is heartfailure.
 143. The method of any one of claims 140-142, wherein thepatient's risk of the adverse event is reduced as compared to continuedadministration of the myosin inhibitor at the starting dose.
 144. Themethod of any one of claims 131-143, wherein the myosin inhibitor isselected from the group consisting of a compound of group (I), acompound of group (II), a compound of group (III), mavacamten, MYK-581,aficamten, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof.
 145. Themethod of claim 144, wherein the myosin inhibitor is mavacamten or apharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.
 146. The method of claim 144,wherein the myosin inhibitor is mavacamten.
 147. The method of claim146, wherein the starting dose is 5 mg per day of mavacamten.
 148. Themethod of claim 147, wherein the first reduced dose is less than 5 mgper day.
 149. The method of claim 148, wherein the second reduced doseis less than 2.5 mg per day.
 150. The method of claim 148, wherein thefirst reduced dose is 2.5 mg per day of mavacamten.
 151. The method ofclaim 150, wherein the second reduced dose is 1 mg per day or 0 mg perday of mavacamten.
 152. The method of any one of claims 131-151, whereinthe patient is suffering from obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy(oHCM).
 153. The method of claim 152, wherein the patient is sufferingfrom symptomatic New York Heart Association (NYHA) class II-III oHCM.154. The method of any one of claims 131-153, wherein the two or moreseparate treatment periods comprise a first treatment period, and asecond treatment period, and wherein the two or more assessment outcomescomprise a first assessment outcome at or near the conclusion of thefirst treatment period and a second assessment outcome at or near theconclusion of the second treatment period.
 155. The method of claim 154,further comprising administering the myosin inhibitor for a thirdtreatment period, following the second assessment.
 156. The method ofclaim 154 or 155, wherein the dose of the myosin inhibitor administeredto the patient is not increased until after the third treatment period.157. The method of any one of claims 154-156, wherein the firsttreatment period is about four weeks and the second treatment period isabout four weeks.
 158. The method of claim 157, wherein the thirdtreatment period is about four weeks.
 159. The method of any one ofclaims 131-158, further comprising assessing the left ventricularejection fraction (LVEF) of the patient at or near the conclusion of thetwo or more separate treatment periods.
 160. A method of mitigating arisk of heart failure with reduced ejection fraction due toadministration of a myosin inhibitor to a patient, the method comprisingthe steps of: administering a myosin inhibitor to the patient;temporarily discontinuing administration of the myosin inhibitor whenthe patient has a LVEF of less than 50%; resuming administration of themyosin inhibitor to the patient when the patient has a LVEF of greaterthan or equal to 50%; and permanently discontinuing administration ofthe myosin inhibitor when the patient has a LVEF of less than 50% afterresuming administration.
 161. The method of claim 160, wherein the LVEFis determined by a non-invasive technique.
 162. The method of claim 161,wherein the non-invasive technique is echocardiography.
 163. The methodof claim 161, wherein the non-invasive technique comprises a cardiacimaging technique.
 164. The method of any one of claims 160-163, whereinresuming administration comprises administering the same dose that thepatient received prior to temporary discontinuation.
 165. The method ofany one of claims 160-163, wherein resuming administration comprisesadministering a lower dose than the dose the patient received prior totemporary discontinuation.
 166. The method of any one of claims 160-163,wherein resuming administration comprises administering a minimum doseof myosin inhibitor to the patient, wherein the minimum dose is thelowest dose of the myosin inhibitor approved to be administered topatients by a governmental regulatory agency.
 167. The method of claim166, wherein the governmental regulatory agency is an agency of theUnited States, European Union, Switzerland, Japan, China, South Korea,Canada, Mexico, Australia, New Zealand, Brazil, Russia, Ukraine,Georgia, Vietnam, Singapore, Malaysia, Philippines, India, Indonesia,Hong Kong, Israel, South Africa, Colombia, Costa Rica, DominicanRepublic, Ecuador, Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Egypt, Syria,Algeria, Kenya, Morocco, or Nigeria.
 168. The method of any one ofclaims 160-167, wherein the myosin inhibitor is selected from the groupconsisting of a compound of group (I), a compound of group (II), acompound of group (III), mavacamten, MYK-581, and aficamten, andpharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof.
 169. The method of claim 168,wherein the myosin inhibitor is mavacamten or a pharmaceuticallyacceptable salt thereof.
 170. The method of claim 168, wherein themyosin inhibitor is mavacamten.
 171. The method of any one of claims160-170, wherein the patient is suffering from obstructive hypertrophiccardiomyopathy (oHCM).
 172. The method of claim 171, wherein the patientis suffering from symptomatic New York Heart Association (NYHA) classII-III oHCM.
 173. A method of mitigating a risk of heart failure withreduced ejection fraction due to administration of mavacamten to apatient, the method comprising the steps of: administering mavacamten tothe patient at a dose of 2.5 mg per day; temporarily discontinuingadministration of mavacamten when the patient has a LVEF of less than50%; resuming administration of mavacamten to the patient at a dose of2.5 mg per day when the patient has a LVEF of greater than or equal to50%; and permanently discontinuing administration of mavacamten when thepatient has a LVEF of less than 50% after resuming administration. 174.A method of treating obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (oHCM) in apatient in need thereof, the method comprising administering atherapeutically effective amount of mavacamten to the patient, whereinthe patient does not receive concomitant administration of a strong ormoderate CYP2C19 inducer nor a strong or moderate CYP3A4 inducer.
 175. Amethod of treating obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (oHCM) in apatient in need thereof, where the patient is being treated with astrong or moderate CYP2C19 inducer or a strong or moderate CYP3A4inducer, the method comprising: discontinuing administration to thepatient of the strong or moderate CYP2C19 inducer or strong or moderateCYP3A4 inducer; and administering a therapeutically effective amount ofmavacamten to the patient, thereby avoiding the use of mavacamten incombination with a strong or moderate CYP2C19 inducer or a strong ormoderate CYP3A4 inducer.
 176. A method of administering a myosininhibitor to a patient who initiates concomitant therapy with a weakCYP2C19 inhibitor or a moderate CYP3A4 inhibitor while receiving myosininhibitor therapy, the method comprising: administering a first dailydose of the myosin inhibitor during a first treatment period prior toinitiating concomitant therapy with a weak CYP2C19 inhibitor or amoderate CYP3A4 inhibitor; administering a second daily dose of themyosin inhibitor, which is less than the first daily dose, during asecond treatment period, wherein the patient receives concomitanttherapy with a weak CYP2C19 inhibitor or a moderate CYP3A4 inhibitorduring the second treatment period.
 177. The method of claim 176,further comprising assessing LVEF of the patient during the secondtreatment period and temporarily discontinuing administration of themyosin inhibitor if LVEF is below a safety threshold.
 178. The method ofclaim 177, wherein the safety threshold is 50%.
 179. The method of claim177, further comprising assessing LVEF and LVOT gradient of the patientafter discontinuing administration, and resuming administration of thefirst daily dose when the LVOT gradient is greater than or equal to athreshold value and the LVEF is greater than or equal to a LVEFthreshold.
 180. The method of claim 179, wherein the threshold value is30 mmHg and the LVEF threshold is 55%.
 181. The method of any one ofclaims 176-180, wherein the myosin inhibitor is selected from the groupconsisting of a compound of group (I), a compound of group (II), acompound of group (III), mavacamten, MYK-581, and aficamten, andpharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof.
 182. The method of claim 181,wherein the myosin inhibitor is mavacamten or a pharmaceuticallyacceptable salt thereof.
 183. The method of claim 181, wherein themyosin inhibitor is mavacamten.
 184. The method of claim 183, whereinthe first daily dose is 5 mg, 10 mg, or 15 mg of mavacamten, and thesecond daily dose is 2.5 mg, 5 mg, or 10 mg of mavacamten.
 185. Themethod of any one of claims 176-184, wherein the weak CYP2C19 inhibitoror moderate CYP3A4 inhibitor is selected from the group consisting ofcimetidine, ciprofloxacin, diltiazem, felbamate, omeprazole at a dose of20 mg once daily, isoniazid, fluconazole, and verapamil.
 186. The methodof any one of claims 176-185, wherein the patient is suffering fromobstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (oHCM).
 187. The method of claim186, wherein the patient is suffering from symptomatic New York HeartAssociation (NYHA) class II-III oHCM.
 188. The method of claim 177,wherein assessing LVEF of the patient during the second treatment periodcomprises assessing LVEF of the patient about four weeks after beginningthe concomitant therapy.
 189. The method of any one of claims 176-188,wherein the second treatment period is at least 12 weeks, and whereinthe second daily dose is not increased to a higher dose during at leastthe first 12 weeks of the second treatment period.
 190. A method oftreating HCM in a patient being administered a first daily dose ofmavacamten, wherein said patient is then in need of being treatedconcurrently with a weak CYP2C19 inhibitor or a moderate CYP3A4inhibitor in addition to the mavacamten, comprising: administering tothe patient a second daily dose of mavacamten, which is less than thefirst daily dose, in addition to administration of the weak CYP2C19inhibitor or moderate CYP3A4 inhibitor.
 191. The method of claim 190,wherein the first daily dose is 5 mg, 10 mg, or 15 mg per day and thesecond daily dose is 2.5 mg, 5 mg, or 10 mg per day.
 192. A method ofinitiating concomitant administeration of mavacamten to a patient beingadministered a weak CYP2C19 inhibitor or a moderate CYP3A4 inhibitor,wherein the patient is in need of concomitant administration ofmavacamten and the weak CYP2C19 inhibitor or the moderate CYP3A4inhibitor and wherein the patient is on a stable therapy of the weakCYP2C19 inhibitor or the moderate CYP3A4 inhibitor, the methodcomprising: concomitantly administering a daily dose of 5 mg per day ofmavacamten and the stable therapy of the weak CYP2C19 inhibitor or themoderate CYP3A4 inhibitor to the patient.
 193. A method of administeringa myosin inhibitor to a patient who initiates or increases the dose of aconcomitant therapy with a negative inotrope while receiving myosininhibitor therapy, the method comprising: (a) administering atherapeutically effective amount of a myosin inhibitor during a firsttreatment period; (b) continuing to administer the myosin inhibitor,during a second treatment period, wherein the patient initiates orincreases the dose of a concomitant therapy with a negative inotropeduring the second treatment period; and (c) providing echocardiographicmonitoring of LVEF during the second treatment period.
 194. The methodof claim 193, wherein echocardiographic monitoring of LVEF is provideduntil stable doses and clinical response have been achieved.
 195. Themethod of claim 193 or 194, further comprising providing close medicalsupervision during the second treatment period.
 196. The method of anyone of claims 193-195, wherein the myosin inhibitor is mavacamten. 197.A computer-implemented method when executed by data processing hardwarecauses the data processing hardware to perform operations comprising:obtaining a healthcare professional (HCP) assessment record associatedwith a patient, the HCP assessment record comprising a procedure result;determining, using the HCP assessment record, whether the patient isauthorized to receive a prescription authorization authorizing use of aprescription medication; and when the patient is authorized to receivethe prescription medication: obtaining a pharmacy assessment recordassociated with the patient, the pharmacy assessment record comprising amedical condition of the patient; determining, using the pharmacyassessment record, whether a pharmacy is authorized to dispense theprescription medication to the patient; and when the pharmacy isauthorized to dispense the prescription medication to the patient:generating a dispensation authorization; and transmitting thedispensation authorization to the pharmacy.
 198. The method of claim197, wherein the procedure result comprises an echocardiogram result.199. The method of claim 197 or 198, wherein at least one of the HCPassessment record and the pharmacy assessment record comprises potentialdrug-drug interactions.
 200. The method of any one of claims 197-199,wherein obtaining the HCP assessment record comprises retrieving the HCPassessment record from a database remote from the data processinghardware.
 201. The method of any one of claims 197-200, whereindetermining whether the patient is authorized to receive theprescription authorization is in response to receiving a prescriptionrequest.
 202. The method of any one of claims 197-201, wherein thedispensation authorization comprises: a quantity of the prescriptionmedication the patient is authorized to receive; and a period of timethe patient is authorized to receive the prescription medication. 203.The method of any one of claims 197-202, wherein the operations furthercomprise, after the period of time has elapsed: determining whether anupdated procedure result associated with the patient is available; whenthe updated procedure result is available, updating, using the updatedprocedure result, the dispensation authorization; and when the updatedprocedure result is unavailable, declining to update the dispensationauthorization.
 204. The method of any one of claims 197-203, whereinupdating the dispensation authorization comprises at least one of:adjusting the quantity of the prescription medication the patient isauthorized to receive; and adjusting the period of time the patient isauthorized to receive the prescription medication.
 205. The method ofany one of claims 197-204, wherein the operations further comprise, whenthe patient is not authorized to receive the prescription medication orwhen the pharmacy is not authorized to dispense the prescriptionmedication to the patient, generating a report for a regulatory agency.206. The method of any one of claims 197-205, wherein the prescriptionmedication comprises mavacamten.
 207. A system comprising: dataprocessing hardware; and memory hardware in communication with the dataprocessing hardware, the memory hardware storing instructions that whenexecuted on the data processing hardware cause the data processinghardware to perform operations recited in any of method claims 197-206.208. A method of mitigating a risk of heart failure due to systolicdysfunction in a patient being administered a myosin inhibitor,comprising: providing a data storage facility comprising a databasecomprising patient HCP assessment records and patient pharmacyassessment records, wherein each patient HCP assessment record comprisesinformation on the patient's date of an echocardiogram, LVEF determinedfrom the echocardiogram, VLVOT determined from the echocardiogram,experience of a clinical heart failure event, and risk of potentialdrug-drug interactions, and wherein each patient pharmacy assessmentrecord comprises information on the patient's medical conditions,concomitant medications and supplements, and potential drug-druginteractions; providing a central controller having one or moreprocessors coupled to a communication network, which central controlleris coupled to the data storage facility to read and write data to thedata storage facility via the network, wherein: the central controllercontrols transmission and receipt of data to and from the data storagefacility via the network, the central controller being programed tooutput via the network a HCP authorization for prescription of themyosin inhibitor to the patient, wherein output of the HCP authorizationis dependent upon satisfactory HCP information on the date ofechocardiogram, the echocardiogram outcomes, the experience of aclinical heart failure event, and the risk of drug-drug interactionsentered into each patient HCP assessment record, and wherein the centralcontroller inhibits the HCP authorization output for unsatisfactory HCPinformation, the central controller being further programed to outputvia the network a dispensation authorization for the myosin inhibitor tothe patient, wherein output of the pharmacy authorization is dependentupon output of the HCP authorization and satisfactory pharmacyinformation on the patient's medical conditions, concomitant medicationsand supplements, and potential drug-drug interactions entered into eachpatient pharmacy assessment record, and wherein the central controllerinhibits the dispensation authorization output for unsatisfactorypharmacy information and/or lack of HCP authorization, and wherein thecentral controller manages one or more aspects reporting unsatisfactoryinformation on the experience of a clinical heart failure event to aregulatory agency, or other overseeing body.
 209. A computer-implementedmethod when executed by data processing hardware causes the dataprocessing hardware to perform operations comprising: obtaining ahealthcare professional (HCP) assessment record associated with apatient, the HCP assessment record comprising a procedure result;obtaining a pharmacy assessment record associated with the patient, thepharmacy assessment record comprising a medical condition of thepatient; determining, using the HCP assessment record, whether thepatient is authorized to receive a prescription authorizationauthorizing use of a prescription medication; and when the patient isauthorized to receive the prescription medication: determining, usingthe pharmacy assessment record, whether a pharmacy is authorized todispense the prescription medication to the patient; and when thepharmacy is authorized to dispense the prescription medication to thepatient: generating a dispensation authorization; and transmitting thedispensation authorization to the pharmacy.
 210. The method of anypreceding claim, wherein the procedure result comprises anechocardiogram result.
 211. The method of any preceding claim, whereinat least one of the HCP assessment record and the pharmacy assessmentrecord comprises potential drug-drug interactions.
 212. The method ofany preceding claim, wherein obtaining the HCP assessment recordcomprises retrieving the HCP assessment record from a database remotefrom the data processing hardware.
 213. The method of any precedingclaim, wherein determining whether the patient is authorized to receivethe prescription authorization is in response to receiving aprescription request.
 214. The method of any preceding claim, whereinthe dispensation authorization comprises: a quantity of the prescriptionmedication the patient is authorized to receive; and a period of timethe patient is authorized to receive the prescription medication. 215.The method of any preceding claim, wherein the operations furthercomprise, after the period of time has elapsed: determining whether anupdated procedure result associated with the patient is available; whenthe updated procedure result is available, updating, using the updatedprocedure result, the dispensation authorization; and when the updatedprocedure result is unavailable, declining to update the dispensationauthorization.
 216. The method of any preceding claim, wherein updatingthe dispensation authorization comprises at least one of: adjusting thequantity of the prescription medication the patient is authorized toreceive; and adjusting the period of time the patient is authorized toreceive the prescription medication.
 217. The method of any precedingclaim, wherein the operations further comprise, when the patient is notauthorized to receive the prescription medication or when the pharmacyis not authorized to dispense the prescription medication to thepatient, generating a report for a regulatory agency.
 218. The method ofany preceding claim, wherein the prescription medication comprisesmavacamten.
 219. A system comprising: data processing hardware; andmemory hardware in communication with the data processing hardware, thememory hardware storing instructions that when executed on the dataprocessing hardware cause the data processing hardware to the performoperations recited in any of method claims 209-218.